Sunday, December 20, 2009

Sunday December 20, 2009
Famous "WEANS NOW" of Ventilator Weaning

W: weaning parameter - measure
E: endotracheal tube (too small ?, obstruction ? etc)

A: alkalosis (may cause apnea) or anxiety
N: nutrition
S: secretion

N: neuromuscular disease
O: obstruction, bronchospasm
W: wait !!!