Which of the following objective criteria indicates that a patient is ready for ventilator discontinuance and extubation?
I.PaO₂/FIO₂ of 350
II.Minute volume of 18 LPM
III.NIF of -35 cmH₂O
IV.f/Vt of 60
A) II and III
B) I, III, IV
C) I and IV
D) I, II, III, IV

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I)PaO₂/FIO₂ should be greater than 150 to 300,III)NIF should be greater than -20 to -30 cmH₂O,and IV)f/Vt ratio should be 60 to 105.Minute volume should be less than 10 to 15 LPM,

Which of the Following Objective Criteria Indicates That a Patient