Additional file 6 of The PROMIZING trial enrollment algorithm for early identification of patients ready for unassisted breathing

Additional file 6 Principles and objectives of each phases of the mechanical ventilation process in the PROMIZING study.Step 1 to 5 refer to the algorithm for enrollment of patients in the PROMIZING study.ACV: assist-control ventilation, CPAP: continuous positive airway pressure, PAV: proportional assist ventilation, PROMIZING: Proportional assist ventilation for minimizing the duration of mechanical ventilation study, PSV: pressure support ventilation, SBT: spontaneous breathing trials.