Flow wave forms during weaning can be important

Two patients with respiratory failure secondary to COPD exacerbations are undergoing a spontaneous breathing trial with Pressure support ventilation 5 cmH2O and PEEP of 5 cmH2O with 25% expiratory cycle. Who is more likely to be liberated safely, who might pass, and who might fail?

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mia Shokry, Kimiyo Yamasaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Mechanical Ventilation 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Mechanical Ventilation
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Online Access:https://www.journalmechanicalventilation.com/flow-wave-forms-during-weaning-can-be-important/