The Weaning Index combining EtCO2 and respiratory rate early identifies Spontaneous Breathing trial failure. A pilot study.

CONCLUSIONS: In unselected mechanically ventilated patients, the Weaning Index is helpful to early identify patients who will fail the SBT during a first and a second trial. PMID: 30482002 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Minerva Anestesiologica - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Minerva Anestesiol Source Type: research