A 70-year-old man on ICU has been ventilated for 21 days for ARDS secondary to COVID-19 pneumonia. He is slowly improving but remains dependent on mec...

Question

A 70-year-old man on ICU has been ventilated for 21 days for ARDS secondary to COVID-19 pneumonia. He is slowly improving but remains dependent on mechanical ventilation. The team discusses long-term ventilation options. What is the definition of 'prolonged mechanical ventilation' according to the NAMDRC consensus?

Accepted Answer

The need for ≥6 hours of mechanical ventilation per day for ≥21 consecutive days - patients meeting this definition should be considered for transfer to a specialist weaning/long-term ventilation facility

Answer

Any ventilation >48 hours

Answer

Ventilation >7 days

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Ventilation >14 days

Answer

There is no definition

uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation