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Delayed weaning can lead to deconditioning, costs, and psychological effects.
True
Weaning failure is defined as the failure to pass a spontaneous-breathing trial or the need for reintubation within 24 hours following extubation.
False
There are two types of factors for ventilator dependency: Disease-imposed factors and Clinician-imposed factors.
True
Prolonged weaning is defined as ventilator discontinuation in more than 10 days after initial assessment.
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Aggressively seek and treat reversible causes of ventilator dependence is the approach to difficulty weaning.
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