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At the completion of the SAT/SBT trial, the rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI), the ratio of respiratory frequency to tidal volume (f/VT, respiratory rate x tidal volumes in liters), is calculated and an arterial blood gas is obtained to evaluate for hypercarbia. ... (SAT) and Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT) should be performed in all ... ................
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