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Comments on “Predictive accuracy of lung and diaphragmatic ultrasound in weaning from mechanical ventilation: a comparison with the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index”

Authors

  • Rita Pino – articles in this journal Corresponding author Email Intensive Care Unit, Clínica Indisa, Santiago; Master's Program in Clinical Epidemiology, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
  • Francisco Salinas-Barahona – articles in this journal Department of Comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Support, Instituto Nacional del Tórax, Santiago; INTRehab Research Group, Instituto Nacional del Tórax, Santiago; School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago, Chile.
  • Ruvistay Gutiérrez-Arias – articles in this journal Department of Comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Support, Instituto Nacional del Tórax, Santiago; INTRehab Research Group, Instituto Nacional del Tórax, Santiago; Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Physical Therapy, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile.
Published
19 October 2026
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Early Access
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Letters to the Editor
DOI
10.4081/monaldi.2026.4179

Abstract

Dear Editor,
We read with interest the study by Shalini Bellan et al. on weaning outcomes in critically ill patients who underwent invasive mechanical ventilation for more than 24 hours...

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References

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