Factors Associated With Successful Extubation Readiness Testing in Children With Congenital Heart Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In children with congenital heart disease, extubation readiness testing (ERT) is performed to evaluate the potential for liberation from mechanical ventilation. There is a paucity of data that suggests what mechanical ventilation parameters are associated with successful ERT. We hypothesized that ERT success would be associated with certain mechanical ventilator parameters.

Methods

Data on daily ERT assessments were recorded as part of a quality improvement project. In accordance with our respiratory therapist-driven ventilator protocol, patients were assessed daily for ERT eligibility and tested daily, if eligible. Mechanical ventilation parameters were categorized a priori to evaluate the differences in levels of respiratory support. The primary outcome was ERT

SUBMITTER: Miller AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11108117 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature