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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedMehta AB, Syeda SN, Bajpayee L
Trends in tracheostomy for mechanically ventilated patients in the United States, 1993-2012.
This study investigated trends in tracheostomy use, timing, and outcomes in the United States. It found that over the past two decades, tracheostomy use rose substantially in the United States until 2008, when use began to decline. In addition, there was an observed dramatic increase in discharge of tracheostomy patients to long-term care facilities.
AHRQ-funded; HS020672.
Citation: Mehta AB, Syeda SN, Bajpayee L .
Trends in tracheostomy for mechanically ventilated patients in the United States, 1993-2012.
Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2015 Aug 15;192(4):446-54. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201502-0239OC..
Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Outcomes, Healthcare Utilization, Respiratory Conditions
Hajizadeh N, Goldfeld
What happens to patients with COPD with long-term oxygen treatment who receive mechanical ventilation for COPD exacerbation? A 1-year retrospective follow-up study.
This study describes outcomes for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on long-term oxygen treatment who are admitted to an ICU for respiratory failure and receive invasive mechanical ventilation. Of the 4,791 patients, 23 percent died in the hospital, and 45 percent died in the subsequent 12 months. Also, 67 percent of patients were readmitted at least once in the subsequent 12 months.
AHRQ-funded; HS019473.
Citation: Hajizadeh N, Goldfeld .
What happens to patients with COPD with long-term oxygen treatment who receive mechanical ventilation for COPD exacerbation? A 1-year retrospective follow-up study.
Thorax 2015 Mar;70(3):294-6. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-205248..
Keywords: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes, Comparative Effectiveness, Respiratory Conditions
Ault MJ, Rosen BT, Scher J
Thoracentesis outcomes: a 12-year experience.
The researchers evaluated specific demographic and clinical factors that have been commonly associated with complications such as iatrogenic pneumothorax, re-expansion pulmonary edema and bleeding. They found that thoracenteses had a very low complication rate and concluded that current clinical guidelines and practice patterns may not reflect evidence-based best practices.
AHRQ-funded; HS021202.
Citation: Ault MJ, Rosen BT, Scher J .
Thoracentesis outcomes: a 12-year experience.
Thorax 2015 Feb;70(2):127-32. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206114..
Keywords: Risk, Evidence-Based Practice, Respiratory Conditions, Respiratory Conditions, Outcomes