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).[23]
Authors: Sergio N Nemer; Carmen S V Barbas; Jefferson B Caldeira; Thiago C Cárias; Ricardo G Santos; Luiz C Almeida; Leandro M Azeredo; Rosângela A Noé; Bruno S Guimarães; Paulo C Souza Journal: Crit Care Date: 2009-09-22 Impact factor: 9.097