Reducing delays in ventilation weaning in PICU

Dr Wardah Ahmad, Foundation Year 1 Doctor, provides insights into a retrospective audit of ventilation weaning in a paediatric intensive care unit, undertaken during her medical studies. She describes how the project examined delays in starting and sustaining weaning, alongside the consistency of related assessments and documentation. The interview explores how audit findings can identify opportunities to support staff and improve the reliability of clinical processes. Dr Ahmad discusses possible next steps, including a checklist or protocol and an electronic-record dashboard to help teams recognise when relevant criteria have been met and consider the next stage of care.

This interview took place at the PCCS Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 in London.