title: Heterogeneity in the definition of mechanical ventilation duration and ventilator-free days.
authors.affiliation: 1 Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médica (INSERM) U1153 Paris, France.
authors.forename: Laetitia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Contentin
authors.forename: Stephan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ehrmann
authors.forename: Bruno
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Giraudeau
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015300:Ventilator Weaning; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical