Role of Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Diuretics in Improving Weaning Outcome of Patients With High Lung Ultrasound Score

Role of Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Diuretics in Improving Weaning Outcome of Patients With High Lung Ultrasound Score

patients who succeeded in SBT with high lung scores by ultrasound, non-invasive ventilation, and diuretic may have a role.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age ≥ 21 years of age
• mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hrs
• patients successfully passed according to the traditional weaning criteria
• lung ultrasound score ≥ 17.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Significant obstructive lung diseases
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Interstitial lung disease
• Neuromuscular disorders