Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3108479 | Critical Care Clinics | 2007 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Therapist-driven protocols have been shown to decrease the duration of mechanical ventilation, reduce cost, length of stay, and improve the rate of weaning when compared with physician-directed weaning. This article describes protocols used at the author's institution. It describes how the respiratory therapy service interacts with other services within the hospital to provide the optimal outcome for the patient.
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Authors
Rudolph L. Koch,