Prior to an SBT which of the following should the respiratory care practitioner assess?
I.Plateau Pressure
II.Breath sounds
III.Spontaneous tidal volume
IV.Mode of ventilation

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Patients who qualify for SBTs need to be thoroughly assessed prior to the initiation of the SBT.The RCP should do a complete ventilator/patient assessment including documentation of the following: Current ventilator settings (including,but not limited to)I)plateau pressure,II)breath sounds,III)spontaneous tidal volume,IV)mode,FiO₂,rate,set tidal volume,PEEP,peak inspiratory pressure,SpO₂,heart rate and rhythm,blood pressure,any accessory muscle use,and mental state.

Prior to an SBT Which of the Following Should the Respiratory