2023-11-022023-11-022018http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12613/9159The purpose of this project was to determine the effectiveness and outcomes of a multidisciplinary extubation protocol in post-operative cardiac ICU patients. Multidisiciplinary weaning protocols help initiate the process of early extubation by identifying patients who are ready to progress in their recovery. These protocols facilitate collaboration with nurses, respiratory therapists, anesthesia, and physicians. A comprehensive literature review was completed in order to identify studies that implemented multidisciplinary protocols. The results of these studies were compiled and synthesized. Ultimately, the studies showed that weaning protocols can lead to a decrease in prolonged extubation, length of hospital stay, length of ICU stay, and ventilator associated complications. Current mechanical ventilation weaning practices lack a definitive protocol and could immensely benefit from a centralized and outlined process.1 pageengAll Rights ReservedAirway extubationCardiac intensive careImage