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Quality Improvement For Timely Extubation In An Urban Community Icu., Connor Epperson
Quality Improvement For Timely Extubation In An Urban Community Icu., Connor Epperson
Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers
Background: Prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation (MV) is associated with higher morbidity, mortality, and increased resource utilization. Research has shown that the coordination of spontaneous awakening trials (SATs) and spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs) through standardized protocols increases frequency of readiness to extubate assessments, thus reducing time on MV.
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to improve weaning protocol adherence by re-educating RN staff about the current weaning protocol and the importance of interdepartmental communication to perform coordinated SATs/SBTs, thus reducing MV duration.
Intervention: Education was provided to nursing staff on the current weaning protocol and the …