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Shifting patient from assisted ventilation to voluntary ventilation which of the following shows failure?

A
O2 saturation <80%
B
PEEP <5cms
C
RR <35 mins
D
Tidal volume >5 ml/kg
High-Yield Explanation
Ans is 'a' i.e. O2 saturation < 80% * O2 saturation of >90% is one of the criteria for successful weaning from mechanical ventilation.Numerical indices used to predict successful weaningIndicesValueMinute ventilation<10L /minuteVital capacity/body weight>10ml /kgRespiratory frequency<35bpmTidal volume /body weight>5ml /kgPEEP<5cm H2ORespiratory rate /tidal volume< 100/litreSpO2>90%Heart rate> 140bpm or change by >20%Systolic BP>180 or <90 mm/Hg

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