Randomized Trial: Protocolized Non-invasive vs. Invasive Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation for Adults in Intensive Care

Protocolised non-invasive compared with invasive weaning from mechanical ventilation for adults in intensive care – Health Technology Assessment (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

“A protocolized non-invasive weaning strategy did not reduce time to liberation from ventilation. However, patients who underwent non-invasive weaning had fewer days requiring IMV and required fewer antibiotics for respiratory infections.”