Table 1 Extubation criteria in the ICU

Consciousness

Alert, obeys simple commands

Ventilation

Spontaneous, respiratory rate 10–18/min, TV ≥ 6 ml/kg, SaO2 ≥ 94% on FiO2 ≤ 0.35

Haemodynamics

MAP 60–80 mmHg, heart rate 50–90 beats/min, no signs of myocardial ischemia nor vasoplegia

Bleeding

≤ 2 ml/kg/h in first two hours

Body temperature

Between 37 °C–36 °C