Ventilator Weaning

Ventilator Weaning

Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation at Bet Hadar

At Bet Hadar, patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation receive comprehensive care to facilitate successful weaning. Our multidisciplinary team evaluates each patient’s potential for weaning, identifying those suitable for gradual transition to independent breathing.

Evaluation and Selection

Patients undergo thorough assessment by experts to determine their suitability for weaning. Those with severe underlying medical conditions, such as extensive stroke, irreversible lung disease, or severe heart failure, may remain permanently ventilated.

Weaning Process

Suitable patients undergo a gradual, individualized weaning process:

  1. Initial evaluation by medical, nursing, and physiotherapy teams.
  2. Selection of ventilation modes that promote patient-initiated breathing.
  3. Weekly (or more frequent) reductions in mechanical ventilation support.
  4. Gradual increase in patient breathing effort, aiming for 50% or more.
  5. Complete disconnection from ventilation for increasingly longer periods.

Comprehensive Support

Throughout the weaning process, patients receive:

– Optimal nutrition

– Chest physiotherapy

– Physical therapy

– Emotional support

– Targeted medications, blood tests, and X-rays

Successful Weaning Outcomes

Liberation from mechanical ventilation enables:

– Active rehabilitation

– Transfer to a home environment

– Enhanced quality of life

At Bet Hadar, our dedicated team is committed to providing personalized care, maximizing each patient’s potential for successful weaning from mechanical ventilation.