Criteria for Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation: Clinical Focus

Otolaryngology, Respiratory, and Allergic

June 2000

Clinical Focus*

When should weaning be initiated?
What criteria should be used to initiate the weaning process?
What are the most effective methods of weaning from mechanical ventilation?
What are the optimal roles of nonphysician health care professionals in facilitating safe and expeditious weaning?
What is the value of clinical practice algorithms and computers in expediting weaning?

*Addressed in the summary or evidence report.

Criteria for Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation
Summary (Publication No. 00-E028, June 2000)
Evidence Report (Publication No. 00-E029, November 2000)
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Selected Publications

EPC: McMaster University
Topic Nominators: American College of Chest Physicians, St. Louis University School of Nursing