Figure 2
From: Cardiopulmonary coupling indices to assess weaning readiness from mechanical ventilation
Algorithm for the definition of the weaning success. Patients are classified into the S-group or F-group after the Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT). The S-group stands for the group of patients successfully weaned (successful SBT and no need of reintubation). F-group stands for the group of patients with SBT failure and patients with SBT success but with the need of reintubation after 48 h of weaning. Numbers in parentheses represent the number of patients according to the respective criteria.
