A comprehensive protocol for ventilator weaning and extubation: a prospective observational study

A comprehensive protocol for ventilator weaning and extubation: a prospective observational study

Abstract Background Ventilator weaning protocols have been shown to reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation (MV), intensive care unit length of stay, and resource use. However, weaning protocols have not significantly affected mortality or reintubation rates. The extubation process is a critic...

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Main Authors: Kenichi Nitta, Kazufumi Okamoto, Hiroshi Imamura, Katsunori Mochizuki, Hiroshi Takayama, Hiroshi Kamijo, Mayumi Okada, Kanako Takeshige, Yuichiro Kashima, Takahisa Satou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Comprehensive protocol for ventilator weaning and extubation
Hospital mortality
Post-extubation respiratory failure
Reintubation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-019-0402-4

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