Table 3.
Comparison of complications between study groups
| Complications | Protocol-directed weaning group | Physician-directed weaning group | P |
| Unsuccessful MV discontinuation | 33 (31) | 37 (35) | 0.81 |
| Reintubation within 48 hours | 22 (21) | 19 (18) | 0.33 |
| NIV for postextubation respiratory distress | 22 (21) | 26 (25) | 0.15 |
| Ventilator-associated pneumonia | 21 (20) | 33 (31) | 0.12 |
| ICU mortality | 7 (7) | 5 (5) | 0.92 |
Values are expressed as number (%). No significant differences between groups were observed. ICU, intensive care unit; MV, mechanical ventilation; NIV, noninvasive ventilation.