Sir,
We would like to bring you notice that the equation for integrative weaning index (IWI) has been mentioned incorrectly in the article by El-Baradey et al.;[1] the correct equation is as follows:
IWI = Crs Χ SaO2 /(f/Vt).[2,3]
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References
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