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Post-Heart Surgery Research Findings

Name: Post-Heart Surgery Research Findings
Uploaded: 2020-02-06T00:00:00+00:00
Description: Dr. Whitman discusses a study that shows removing a breathing tube after heart surgery while a patient is still in the OR may lead to shorter hospital stays and may decrease the risk of respiratory complications.

Dr. Whitman discusses a study that shows removing a breathing tube after heart surgery while a patient is still in the OR may lead to shorter hospital stays and may decrease the risk of respiratory complications.

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Glenn Whitman, MD

Director of Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Professor of Surgery

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