Abstract:INTRODUCTION:Prolonged mechanical ventilation is associated with longer hospitalization and higher mortality rates. Minimizing intubation duration is key in preventing such complications. Many factors have been assessed to predict the outcome of extubation, including Rapid Shallow Breathing Index (RSBI), Spontaneous Breathing Trial, and cough strength but 10-29% of patients who met these criteria still experience reintubation. Although there are no clear definitions of extubation failure, generally it is defin… Show more
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