The neurologic assessment and treatment of the "difficult to extubate" patient.
Neurologic issues are involved in the patient who is difficult to wean. Assessing the patient and performing a complete neurologic examination are important when developing a successful weaning strategy. The neurologist contributes to this process by providing expertise in the various neurologic conditions and skill in performing a thorough neurologic examination.
Thomas
Gary A
GA
Division of Neurology, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
Kothari
Milind J
MJ
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000941:ethics