Ventilator Weaning

Course overview

Weaning, or the process of decreasing the support of a mechanical ventilator, occurs when an individuals condition has improved. Successful weaning of a ventilator happens when a person can breathe on their own. This course discusses the process of weaning a person from a mechanical ventilator. It also discusses the assessments required pre-and post-weaning. The goal of this course is to educate nursing professionals and respiratory therapists in post-acute care settings with ventilator weaning.