The use of predictive parameters for weaning from mechanical ventilation is a rather polemic
topic, and the results of studies on this topic are divergent. Regardless of the use of these …

Introduction Indexes predicting weaning outcome are frequently inaccurate. We developed a
new integrative weaning index aimed at improving the accuracy of the traditional indexes …

A utilização de parâmetros preditivos para o desmame da ventilação mecânica é um tema
de grande polêmica, com estudos divergindo sobre esse assunto. Independentemente da …

BACKGROUND: Rehabilitation is a non-pharmacologic therapy that can restore health and
reverse the patient's disability, but the efficacy of rehabilitation in critically ill patients is not …

Introduction Prediction of death and prolonged mechanical ventilation is important in terms
of projecting resource utilization and in establishing protocols for clinical studies of acute …

Objectives According to National Health Service England (NHSE) specialist respiratory
commissioning specification for complex home ventilation, patients with weaning failure …

Background: For percutaneously tracheostomized patients with prolonged weaning and
persisting respiratory failure, the adequate time point for safe decannulation and switch to …

INTRODUCTION: The extubation period is one of the most challenging aspects for intensive
care teams. Timely recognition of the return to spontaneous ventilation is essential for …

Background Cardiovascular dysfunction has been reported as an important mechanism of
weaning failure. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a sensitive and specific marker for …

BACKGROUND: Growing numbers of critically ill patients require prolonged mechanical
ventilation and experience difficulty with weaning. Specialized centres may facilitate …