title: The neurologic assessment and treatment of the "difficult to extubate" patient.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neurology, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
authors.forename: Gary A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Milind J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kothari
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000941:ethics