Which of the following ventilator strategies would you consider as a good alternative to T-tube trials when using a rapid weaning protocol?
I. continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with flow-by (flow triggering)
II. low-level pressure-supported ventilation (PSV)
III. intermittent mandatory ventilation

Question

Which of the following ventilator strategies would you consider as a good alternative to T-tube trials when using a rapid weaning protocol?
I.	continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with flow-by (flow triggering)
II.	low-level pressure-supported ventilation (PSV)
III.	intermittent mandatory ventilation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Continuous positive airway pressure with flow-by and low-level pressure-supported ventilation are both suitable options for a rapid weaning protocol as they provide some level of support while allowing the patient to initiate breaths on their own. Intermittent mandatory ventilation may not be as effective as a weaning strategy as it imposes a set respiratory rate and tidal volume.

Which of the Following Ventilator Strategies Would You Consider as a Good