Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Dec 2008
Multicenter StudySerial measurements of f/VT can predict extubation failure in patients with f/VT < or = 105?
To evaluate is serial measurements of respiratory rate (frequency to tidal volume, f/VT) may predict extubation failure (EF) from mechanical ventilation in patients following a successful spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) with first measurement of f/V(T) < or = 105. ⋯ Serial f/V(T) measurements during 120 minutes of SBT were unable to detect EF in patients following a successful SBT with initial f/V(T) lower than 105.