What steps should be taken prior to withdrawal of mechanical ventilation?

What will be an ideal response?

Prior to withdrawal of mechanical ventilation, all immediate caregivers who are uncomfortable with the process should be offered an opportunity to withdraw from the case. The patient's pastor or hospital-based chaplain should be notified. The room should provide a quiet atmosphere and unlimited visitations. All invasive monitoring devices/alarms and unnecessary lines and tubes should be removed. The equipment and supplies that remain should include only the basic vital sign monitoring devices, oxygen therapy, and intravenous access for administration of analgesics and sedatives.