Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5886970 Journal of Critical Care 2012 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
The RSBI values measured through the ventilator with CPAP 5 cm H2O are much lower than the values measured with a handheld spirometer. Even the RSBI values measured with CPAP 0 cm H2O are significantly lower. This is attributable to the base flow delivered by some ventilators. The difference must be taken into account during weaning assessment.
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