Entire duration of the weaning process is counted

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When a patient is being weaned from a ventilator, how is the time counted? The entire duration of the weaning process is counted. The time ends when the weaning begins. Ends when weaning begins and use an additional code for weaning. Count the entire day that the ventilation ends.

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