Publications by authors named "Lydia Bauernfeind"
Article Synopsis
- Ventilator weaning is critical for intensive care patients to prevent complications, but not all patients can be weaned successfully, leading to extubation failure.
- The study aimed to compile an overview of empirically researched predictors for weaning failure by systematically reviewing literature and analyzing data from 140 studies.
- Results identified 145 predictors that fell into four main categories, with key predictors like the rapid shallow breathing index and diaphragm function being most frequently studied.
Background: Mechanical ventilation is a core intervention in critical care, but may also lead to negative consequences. Therefore, ventilator weaning is crucial for patient recovery. Numerous weaning interventions have been investigated, but an overview of interventions to evaluate different foci on weaning research is still missing.
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