A Comparison of Four Methods of Weaning Patients from Mechanical Ventilation

19951,557 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Andrés Esteban · Hospital Universitario de Getafe

Fernando Frutos–Vivar · Hospital Universitario de Getafe

Martin D. Tobin · Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

Inmaculada Alía · Hospital Universitario de Getafe

José F. Solsona · Hospital Del Mar

Valverdú Valverdu

Rafael Fernández · Deleted Institution

Abstract

A once-daily trial of spontaneous breathing led to extubation about three times more quickly than intermittent mandatory ventilation and about twice as quickly as pressure-support ventilation. Multiple daily trials of spontaneous breathing were equally successful.

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Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units

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Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 332, Issue 6, pp. 345-350

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199502093320601

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