title: Weaning from mechanical ventilatory support.
abstract: Weaning patients from mechanical ventilatory support continues to be a major challenge in critical care units. This article discusses recent research in the area of weaning and identifies specific parameters related to successful weaning in clinical practice.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Clement
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Buck
mesh_terms: D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015300:Ventilator Weaning / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*