Weaning from mechanical ventilation (MV) accounts for a significant portion of the total MV duration, and failure to extubate or delayed extubation increases complications (particularly Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)) and mortality. Standard tests (T-piece, Spontaneous Ventilation with Inspiratory Assistance (SV-IA)) have not demonstrated clear superiority, and the T-piece is still widely used despite its limitations. High-flow oxygen (HFO) may reduce ventilatory work and facilitate secretion clearance; however, there is a lack of physiological data in humans with an endotracheal tube in place. This study aims to address this gap prior to a subsequent clinical evaluation.
An experimental, prospective, single-center, 3-period crossover study with randomized sequence order and single-blind design (primary endpoint assessment and statistical analysis were conducted in a blinded manner).
Adult patient, of legal age
On invasive mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours
Age > 65 years
Chronic respiratory disease
Resuscitation-associated neuromyopathy
History of neuromuscular disease
Admission for a neurological condition
Subjects currently excluded from another study,
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Treatment groupsSee each treatment group below.