Chongqing Medical University

This study looked at whether doing a tracheotomy early (after 5-7 days on a breathing machine) helps patients switch between invasive and noninvasive ventilation to wean off the machine sooner. It included 200 adults who were expected to have difficulty weaning. The study was ter…

This study looked at whether switching between invasive and noninvasive ventilation could help patients who have trouble being taken off a breathing machine. It included 83 adults who had been on a ventilator for at least 14 days. The study was stopped early, so the results are l…