Mechanical Ventilation for Dummies
Mechanical Ventilation for Dummies
Mechanical Ventilation for Dummies
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Weaning Guidelines<br />
• Daily assessment of potential<br />
• Spontaneous breathing trials (30-120 min)<br />
• Stable support between SBTs<br />
• Ability to protect airway<br />
• Reverse causes of failure<br />
• Weaning protocols <strong>for</strong> nonphysician<br />
• Prolonged ventilation=slow gradual<br />
lengthening of SBTs<br />
Chest 2001; 120: 375S