A study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference showed that conducting extubation readiness assessments twice a day led to a decrease in ICU length of stay for patients. The research, conducted by Julie-Kathryn Graham, found that patients in the ICU spent less time in the ICU following the adoption of twice-daily assessments. This approach also led to a reduction in length of stay for a subgroup of intubated patients. The findings highlight the importance of using evidence-based practices to optimize weaning from mechanical ventilation and improve patient outcomes. Further research is needed to assess the sustainability of these practices.
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Frequent extubation readiness assessments lower ICU length of stay
