| BiPAP | Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure |
| CKD | Chronic Kidney Disease |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| FW | Failed Weaning |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| IQR | Interquartile Range |
| MV | Mechanical Ventilation |
| OSA | Obstructive Sleep Apnea |
| P/F Ratio | Partial Pressure of Oxygen (PaO2)/ Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FiO2) Ratio |
| SBT | Spontaneous Breathing Trial |
| SUMC | Soroka University Medical Center |
| SW | Successful Weaning |
| WIND | Weaning Outcome According to a New Definition |