A new index, Respiratory Insufficiency index and Modified Early Warning Scores predict extubation failure.

Ramandeep Kaur Amnah A AlolaiwatEthan RitzAshley H TjadenDavid L Vines

Published in: Canadian journal of respiratory therapy : CJRT = Revue canadienne de la therapie respiratoire : RCTR (2023)

In the present study, RI index and MEWS were independently associated with predicting extubation failure within 1 h of extubation. A prospective validation study is warranted to establish the role of these indices in predicting extubation outcome.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
mechanical ventilation
respiratory failure
acute kidney injury
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory tract