Should anthropometric differences be considered when calculating the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index as a predictor of weaning outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients?

Identifying the optimal time to extubate is critical, and predictive factors of extubation outcome may be useful for selecting patients ready for extubation, reducing the risk of reintubation, and improving their prognosis.() The Rapid Shallow Breathing Index (RSBI) was proposed by Yang et al. in 1991() and has since become the most widely used measure […]