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Abstract

How to cite this article: Havaldar AA, Krishna B. Wean to Win. Indian J Crit Care Med 2023;27(10):695–696.

Keywords: Cardiac dysfunction, Diaphragm, Mechanical ventilation, Parasternal intercostal muscles, Pulmonary edema, Spontaneous breathing trial, Ultrasonography, Weaning

Introduction

Weaning from mechanical ventilation is not only an art but there is also science to it. It is defined as a gradual or sudden decrease in respiratory support. Weaning can begin from the time itself patient is put on mechanical ventilation. There are two components of weaning success, one is successful completion of a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) and the second is successful extubation.1,2