Management of adult mechanically ventilated patients: A UK-wide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mechanical ventilation is a common and often lifesaving intervention that is utilised in intensive care. However, the practices can vary between centres. Through this national survey we aim to gain more information about different strategies adopted across the UK.

Methods

All adult intensive care units in the UK were approached to participate. The questionnaire was developed with an electronic survey engine and conducted between 09/11/2023 and 01/04/2024 (Survey Monkey^®). The survey included questions on ventilator modes, settings, protocols/pathways, rescue strategies, immediate post-extubation period and follow-up.

Results

There were 196 responses from 104 hospitals. The most widely adopted start-up ventilation mode was pressure-regulated volum

SUBMITTER: Ward J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11556611 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature