Evaluating the Impact of Respiratory Therapist-Led Protocols on Ventilator Liberation Success Rates in a Tertiary Hospital Setting

Authors: Omar M. Alanazi, Ammar O. Alselmi, Abdullah M. Alromieh, Bader F. Alanazi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14066252

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8qpf2

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: This study aimed to assess the impact of weaning protocols led by respiratory therapists (RTs) on ventilator liberation success rates in a tertiary hospital ICU. Using a retrospective cohort design, we examined 150 adult patients who had been on mechanical ventilation for over 48 hours. The results showed that RT-led protocols achieved a ventilator liberation success rate of 83.3%, with patients averaging 7.3 days on mechanical ventilation and a reintubation rate of only 6.7%. Additionally, the incidence of complications like ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) was lower compared to standard care. These findings suggest that RT-led protocols can enhance patient outcomes and optimize ICU resource use. Future research in varied hospital settings is encouraged to further validate these results.

Keywords: Respiratory therapist-led weaning, ventilator liberation, ICU, mechanical ventilation, extubation success, ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Paper Id: 231563

Published On: 2024-09-04

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 5, September-October 2024

Cite This: Evaluating the Impact of Respiratory Therapist-Led Protocols on Ventilator Liberation Success Rates in a Tertiary Hospital Setting - Omar M. Alanazi, Ammar O. Alselmi, Abdullah M. Alromieh, Bader F. Alanazi - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 5, September-October 2024. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14066252

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