Removing the critically ill patient from mechanical ventilation. Surg Clin North Am 2012 Dec;92(6):1475-83
Date
11/17/2012Pubmed ID
23153880DOI
10.1016/j.suc.2012.08.008Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84869122697 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 9 CitationsAbstract
Weaning from mechanical ventilation is usually straightforward but is occasionally challenging. Sedation must be used at the appropriate times and with appropriate dosing. A protocol that calls for a daily sedation holiday with a spontaneous breathing trial decreases time on the ventilator. Early tracheostomy is beneficial in traumatic brain injury patients. Noninvasive ventilation is most useful in patients with baseline obstructive sleep apnea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Author List
Juern JSMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AnalgesiaConscious Sedation
Critical Illness
Humans
Respiratory Insufficiency
Tracheostomy
Ventilator Weaning
