Risk factors for long-term invasive mechanical ventilation: a longitudinal study using German health claims data

BACKGROUND: Long-term invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) is a major burden for those affected and causes high costs for the health care system. Early risk assessment is a prerequisite for the best possible support of high-risk patients during the weaning process. We aimed to identify risk factors for long-term IMV within 96 h (h) after the onset of IMV. METHODS: The analysis was based on data from one of Germany's largest statutory health insurance funds; patients who received IMV 

• Trudzinski, F. C.
• Michels-Zetsche, J. D.
• Neetz, B.
• Meis, J.
• Müller, M.
• Kempa, A.
• Neurohr, C.
• Schneider, A.
• Herth, F. J. F.
• Szecsenyi, J.
• Biehler, E.
• Fleischauer, T.
• Wensing, M.
• Britsch, S.
• Schubert-Haack, J.
• Grobe, T.
• Frerk, T.