When Would a Patient Be Weaned from Sedation? Protocols and Criteria
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According to a 2008 study in *The Lancet*, implementing a protocol that pairs daily spontaneous awakening and breathing trials resulted in patients spending fewer days on a ventilator. The decision for when would a patient be weaned from sedation is a critical, evidence-based process in the intensive care unit (ICU) that involves a multidisciplinary team.
