a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) in critically ill trauma patients based on the ability to
implement the combined intervention; to measure and describe patients' physiological
responses; and to maintain patient safety. METHODS: A secondary analysis of the
intervention group from a trial of 20 mechanically ventilated patients receiving SWT plus SBT
in a trauma-intensive care unit. RESULTS: Patients passed 67% of the 39 SWTs performed; …