Which of the following groups of patients are considered at risk for reintubation?
1) Patients with APACHE 2 score greater than 12 on the day of extubation
2) Patients older than 45 years
3) Patients with congestive heart failure (CHF)
4) Patients with one or more weaning failure

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Patients with higher APACHE 2 scores and CHF are known risk factors for reintubation. Patients who have previously failed a weaning attempt are also more likely to have difficulty with extubation and may require reintubation. Age alone is not a significant risk factor for reintubation.

Which of the Following Groups of Patients Are Considered at Risk