Weaning from mechanical ventilation. Surg Clin North Am 1991 Aug;71(4):859-76
Date
08/01/1991Pubmed ID
1862473DOI
10.1016/s0039-6109(16)45490-3Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0025912465 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 4 CitationsAbstract
An understanding of respiratory physiology is helpful when weaning a patient from mechanical ventilation. Various criteria are available that assess pulmonary function and the patient's ability to breathe spontaneously. The majority of patients are weaned without difficulty, but a small percentage will require careful evaluation. A complete assessment of the patient is essential during the weaning trial. The mode of ventilation during weaning is less important than careful observation during the trial. Simple vital signs and physical findings remain some of the best indicators of success or failure.
Author List
Coates NE, Weigelt JAMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Clinical ProtocolsHumans
Intubation
Positive-Pressure Respiration
Respiratory Mechanics
Time Factors
Ventilator Weaning
