Utilization of bronchodilators in ventilated patients without obstructive airways disease.
Chang LH, Honiden S, Haithcock JA, Das AM, Short KA, Nierman DM, Carson SS. Utilization of bronchodilators in ventilated patients without obstructive airways disease. Respiratory Care 2007, 52: 154-8. PMID: 17261202.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive lung diseaseIntensive care unitLung diseaseCare unitMechanical ventilationStudy intensive care unitMedical intensive care unitTertiary care academic medical centerDays of intubationProspective cohort studyObstructive airways diseaseVentilator-associated pneumoniaIncidence of tachyarrhythmiasMean extra costAcademic medical centerAirway diseaseCohort studyIpratropium bromideBronchodilatorsMedical CenterPatientsDiseasePhysician practicesSubstantial proportionPneumonia