All of the following are the criteria for weaning the patient from ventilation except :: (A) Vital capacity: >10 mL/kg, (B) Tidal volume: 4-6ml/kg, (C) Minute ventilation: 10 L/min, (D) Rapid shallow breathing index: <120
Answer is D. Mechanical criteria for weaning or extubation : Inspiratory pressure: -20-30cm H2O Tidal volume: 4-6ml/kg Vital capacity: >10 mL/kg Minute ventilation: 10L/min Rapid shallow breathing index: <100