Hospital Volume and the Outcomes of Mechanical Ventilation

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Authors

Jeremy M. Kahn · University of Washington

Christopher H. Goss · University of Washington

Patrick J. Heagerty · University of Washington

Andrew A. Kramer · Cerner (United States)

Chelsea R. O'Brien · University of Washington

Gordon D. Rubenfeld · University of Washington

Abstract

Mechanical ventilation of patients in a hospital with a high case volume is associated with reduced mortality. Further research is needed to determine the mechanism of the relationship between volume and outcome among patients with a critical illness.

Topics & Keywords

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 355, Issue 1, pp. 41-50

DOI: 10.1056/nejmsa053993

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