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E. F. Klein, Jr., MD

Arch Surg. 1975;110(3):345-347.

Abstract
Intermittent mandatory ventilation allows a gradual transition from mechanical ventilation to spontaneous breathing. This is accomplished by providing a continuous source of fresh gas from which the patient can breathe as ventilator rates are decreased from 1 to 2 per minute. Monitoring of arterial blood gas tension values documents the safety of further withdrawal of ventilatory support. Many patients are more easily and safely weaned by this method than by conventional techniques.

Author Affiliations
From the University of Florida College of Medicine, J. Hillis Miller Health Center, Gainesville, Fla.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Aug 15, 1974.

Reprint requests to Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Box 721, J. Hillis Miller Health Center, Gainesville, FL 32610 (Dr. Klein).

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