An Open Label Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare Low Level Pressure Support and T-piece as Strategies for Discontinuation of Mechanical Ventilation in a General Surgical Intensive Care Unit

• Main Authors: Kaweesak Chittawatanarat, Sariphat Orrapin, Karuna Jitkaroon, Sirirat Mueakwan, Ubolrat Sroison
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85053497485&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/62817
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of continuous low pressure support (PSV) and T-piece as strategies for discontinuation of mechanical ventilation and extubation in a surgical ICU.Patients and Methods: This was a prospective open label randomized control study in surgi...