ContextThe outcome of patients receiving mechanical ventilation for particular indications
has been studied, but the outcome in a large number of unselected, heterogeneous patients …

• Prolonged periods of mechanically assisted ventilation are reasonably common
occurrences, but there are no data regarding outcome for this patient population. We …

Rationale: Baseline characteristics and management have changed over time in patients
requiring mechanical ventilation; however, the impact of these changes on patient outcomes …

Objective: Mechanical ventilation is a common therapy used in caring for critically ill patients,
but its epidemiology is poorly understood. We describe population-based, temporal trends in …

The long-term outcomes of patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation are poor for
the majority of patients, especially the elderly. Continued research is needed to identify the …

Experience with prolonged mechanical ventilation has improved over recent years.
Retrospective analysis of the records of 104 patients older than 16 years of age who were …

The number of critical care beds in the United States has been increasing considerably, but
it is unclear how these additional beds have been used. Mechanical ventilation for acute …

Objective: To examine the longitudinal outcome of a cohort of mechanically ventilated
patients admitted to an acute care respiratory unit after critical illness. Design, Setting, and …

Rationale: Limited data are available to characterize the long-term outcomes and associated
costs for patients who require prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV; defined here as …

Long-term acute-care (LTAC) hospitals are facilities exempt from the Medicare prospective
payment system and which provide care to patients suffering from prolonged critical illness …