Archivos de bronconeumología
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Arch. Bronconeumol. · Mar 2014
ReviewWeaning from mechanical ventilation in paediatrics. State of the art.
Weaning from mechanical ventilation is one of the greatest volume and strength issues in evidence-based medicine in critically ill adults. In these patients, weaning protocols and daily interruption of sedation have been implemented, reducing the duration of mechanical ventilation and associated morbidity. ⋯ Several indices have been developed to predict the outcome of weaning. However, these have failed to replace clinical judgement, although some additional measurements could facilitate this decision.