A new integrative weaning index of discontinuation from mechanical ventilation.docVIP

Available online /content/13/5/R152 Research Open Access Vol 13 No 5 A new integrative weaning index of discontinuation from mechanical ventilation Sergio N Nemer1, Carmen SV Barbas2, Jefferson B Caldeira1, Thiago C Cárias1, Ricardo G Santos1, Luiz C Almeida1, Leandro M Azeredo1, Rosangela A Noé3, Bruno S Guimar?es1 and Paulo C Souza1 1Critical Care Department, Hospital de Clínicas de Niterói, Rua La Salle 12, Centro, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, CEP: 24020-090, Brazil 2Pulmonary and Critical Care Department, Hospital das Clínicas de S?o Paulo, Avenida Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, sétimo anda