The Way to Success: Oxygen Consumption (VO2), Effort and Weaning in Mechanically Ventilated Patients in the Intensive Care Unit

Critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients require a substantial amount of energy to meet their basic metabolic demands, as well as for their recovery, spontaneous breathing, gaining of strength, and weaning from the ventilator. It is important for patients to use their energy as efficient as possible at all stages of the disease and...