Ventilator Management during Weaning

Ventilator management during weaning is a critical phase in patient care, focusing on gradually reducing ventilator support as the patient regains respiratory strength. It involves careful monitoring of respiratory parameters and the patient's ability to breathe independently. Clinicians must...

• Weaning from a ventilator is a continuous process consisting of two key components: liberation from the ventilator, signifying the patient's independence from mechanical support, and extubation/decanalation, the actual removal of the endotracheal or tracheostomy tube. Distinguishing between these stages is crucial in patient management.