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A Structured Approach to Extubation in Mechanically Ventilated Rats
Published on: July 18, 2025
[Mechanical ventilation and early weaning: a qualitative study on patient's experiences in an intensive care unit]
Summary:
Mechanical ventilation and early weaning: a qualitative study on patient's experiences in an intensive care unit.
Introduction:
The weaning from mechanical ventilation of intensive care unit (ICU) patients may cause anxiety. The feelings and experience during this procedure may affect their physical and psychological wellbeing.
Aim:
To describe patients' feelings during intubation time and weaning.
Method:
Phenomenological study on 16 patients who underwent an off pump bypass and mechanical ventilation <24 hours. The patients were contacted 5-7 days after discharge from ICU.
Results:
The analysis of the interviews generated three issues arising from patients' experience: the discomfort mainly for the endotracheal tube, the fear of extubation and sense of safety for the presence of the nurse.
Conclusions:
Mechanical ventilation and weaning, in spite of the evolution of the anesthetic techniques, continue to generate unpleasant feelings.
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