Weaning critically ill adults from invasive mechanical ventilation: a national survey

PurposeTo determine the stated practices of clinicians in weaning critically ill adults from invasive ventilation.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional, self-administered postal survey of Critical Care physicians and respiratory therapists (RTs) in leadership roles at Canadian teaching hospitals. We identified respondents using electronic mail and telephone correspondence. We used rigorous survey methodology to develop, test, and administer the …