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Respiratory Therapy Glossary
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extubation
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
The planned removal of an endotracheal tube from a patient who has been mechanically ventilated.
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SBT
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Spontaneous breathing trial used to assess a patient's readiness for ventilator discontinuation and extubation.
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