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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine

Volume  3, Issue 1, January - June 2017, Pages 23-26
 

Original Article

Integrative Weaning Index: Can it be Used Routinely as a Predictor of Weaning Success?

Chandrashekar S., Bharath Angadi, Kallesh Shamanur, Manjunatha B.H.

1Professor and HOD 2Residents, Department of Emergency Medicine, J.J.M Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka-577004, India

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.3117.3

Abstract

Objective: Application of Integrative Weaning Index in predicting weaning success. Materials and Methods: A prospective study on the mechanically ventilated 26 patients; after minimum 24 hours of ventilation criterias of readiness for weaning were recorded; those who met criteria were given 2 hour spontaneous breathing trial and Integrative Weaning Index (IWI) was calculated; those who tolerated the trial were immediately extubated; outcome was measured by the ability to maintain spontaneous, unassisted breathing for more than 48 hours aftet extubation. Results:IWI has high sensitivity (93%) and good negative predictive value of 75% Conclusion: Extubation using criteria of readiness for weaning and IWI >25 has good success rate of extubation with lower reintubation rate.
 


Keywords : Integrative Weaning Index; Reintubation rate.
Corresponding Author : Bharath Angadi, 4765/27, ward no.30, 4th main, 2nd cross, S.S layout, B block, Davangere, Karnataka- 577004, India.