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Arterial Blood Gases - Surgery

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Terminology<br />

Weaning implies the gradual withdrawal of<br />

support<br />

Liberation from mechanical ventilation is more<br />

appropriate<br />

Liberation may not require weaning<br />

Extubation is removal of the ET tube<br />

Decannulation is removal of the tracheostomy<br />

tube

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