What is the most important prerequisite for weaning a patient from ventilatory support? A) Improvement in the original problem requiring mechanical ventilation B) Assurance that the patient's ventilatory demand exceeds the patient's capacity C) Objective evidence indicating good respiratory muscle endurance D) Ability to maintain adequate oxygenation with an FiO₂ less than 0.4

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The single most important criterion to consider when evaluating a patient for ventilator discontinuation or weaning is whether there has been significant alleviation or reversal of the disease state or condition that necessitated use of the ventilator in the first place.

What Is the Most Important Prerequisite for Weaning a Patient