Our screening tool allows the Respiratory Care Practitioner to initiate the weaning process from mechanical ventilation---at any time---by identifying those patients who pass specific criteria contained within a "readiness to screen" profile.

Upon passing the "readiness to screen" criteria, patients are placed on a brief Continuous Positive Airway Pressure trial with minimal support while specific oxygenation/ventilation parameters are assessed. If this "screen" is successful, an order to wean from mechanical ventilation can be obtained by the Respiratory Care Practitioner.