Grip Test in Ventilated ICU Patients

The Role of the Grip Test in the Evaluation of Extubation Success in ICU Patients.

ICU patients do experience extubation failure. Guidelines rarely include muscle strength criteria. Prior work indicates that grip strength is a reliable surrogate for muscle strength. The purpose of the study is to assess the success rate of mechanical ventilation weaning based on the grip test.

Inclusion Criteria:

• mechanically ventilated ICU patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• tracheotomy