Correlation between Handgrip Strength and Rapid Shallow Breathing Index for Assessment of Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation

Background. Assessment of weaning from mechanical ventilation (MV) is an important process. Rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI) is a standard tool to evaluate a patient’s readiness before the spontaneous breathing trial (SBT). Handgrip strength (HGS) is an alternative method for assessment of respi...

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Main Authors: Narongkorn Saiphoklang, Thanapon Keawon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/4637528
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