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Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Respiratory Care

Background:

  • Limited data exists on mechanical ventilation discontinuation practices in Asia.
  • Understanding current practices is crucial for improving patient outcomes in intensive care units (ICUs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document self-reported mechanical ventilation discontinuation practices among Asian Intensive Care specialists.
  • To determine clinical equipoise regarding protocolized weaning in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A survey using a validated questionnaire was distributed to Asian Intensive Care specialists via a snowball method.
  • Data from 2,074 respondents across 20 territories were analyzed using modified Poisson regression.

Main Results:

  • A significant portion of specialists (42%) worked in ICUs with respiratory therapists.
  • Practices varied, with 78.9% using spontaneous breathing trials initially, and diverse approaches to pressure support and synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation.
  • While 61.8% worked in ICUs with weaning protocols, adherence varied, and clinical equipoise was observed regarding protocolized weaning benefits.

Conclusions:

  • A substantial minority of Asian Intensive Care specialists deviate from best evidence and current guidelines for mechanical ventilation weaning.
  • Heterogeneity in practices and beliefs suggests ongoing debate and potential for improvement in protocolized weaning implementation.