Spontaneous Breathing Trials in Patients Managed with a Sedation Protocol or a Sedation Protocol with Daily Interruption

Authors:

Rose L^1,2,3,4, Burns KEA^3,4,5, Dodek P^6,7, Mallick R^8,9, Fergusson D^8,9, Cook DJ^10,11, Burry LD^12,14, Meade M^11,13 and Mehta S*^3,15

Volume 1, Issue 2

Abstract

Rationale: Spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) allow evaluation of a patient’s potential to breathe independently, but do not directly assess extubation readiness. Objectives: To describe adherence to SBT screening and conduct, and extubation rates after successful SBTs in patients enrolled in a multicenter randomized trial comparing protocolized sedation with protocolized sedation plus daily sedation interruption.

Keywords:

Spontaneous breathing trial; Extubation; Mechanical ventilation; Sedation

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