Comparative Study between Automatic Tube Compensation (ATC) and Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) as a Mode of Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with Respiratory Failure

ConclusionIn ICU population, ATC was safe, reliable, and can be reasonably used for weaning trials. ATC confers a potential benefit in weaning duration, weaning category, number of Ss, failure of first SBT extubation outcome, ICU length of stay, complication, and mortality rate. In addition, ATC improves the predictive value of RR/TV and IWI in predicting weaning success.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research