American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · Jan 2025
Early vs. Delayed Switching from Controlled to Assisted Ventilation: A Target Trial Emulation.
In critically ill patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation, switching from controlled to assisted ventilation is a crucial milestone towards ventilator liberation. The optimal timing for switching to assisted ventilation has not been studied. ⋯ Early switching from controlled to assisted ventilation is associated with shorter duration of invasive mechanical ventilation and ICU stay compared to delayed switching.