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How do you know when he can come off ventilator and move up to cpap?
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Depending upon the severity of the critical problem that led to intubation & placement on ventilator support the weaning process is gradual & may take 2 weeks or more in some cases. The pulmonologist or intensivist has to decide if the patient's condition is ready for weaning, then support is gradually decreased & observation of the patient's ability to breathe while receiving minimal or no suppor
Answered 1/30/2023
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