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Respiratory Therapy Glossary
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extubation
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The planned removal of an endotracheal tube from a patient who has been mechanically ventilated.
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peak airway pressure
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
The highest pressure reached in the airways during mechanical ventilation, reflecting both airway resistance and lung co...
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