Cardiothoracic – post surgery extubation criteria (Adults)

D. Extubation should be considered if the following criteria are met. PEEP ≤ 5 cm H2O and FIO2 ≤ 0.4. f < 30. Oxygenation goals are met. Proceed toward extubation at the patient’s pace as efficiently as possible. Premature extubation can endanger the patient and lead to the trauma of another intubation. ................
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