Endotracheal extubation refers to the removal of an endotracheal tube from the trachea. This procedure is commonly performed in operating rooms, postanesthesia care units, and intensive care units.

A multidisciplinary group at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, developed a decision guide to provide healthcare teams with specific guidelines for swallowing care after ...

October 23, 2009 (New Orleans, Louisiana) — Dexmedetomidine can safely facilitate weaning from mechanical ventilation in patients with prolonged agitation, according to a study presented here at the ...

Mechanical ventilation weaning within intensive care units (ICU) is a difficult process, while crucial when considering its impact on morbidity and mortality. Failed extubation and prolonged ...

Given the knowledge of the damage caused by prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation in premature newborns, withdrawing this support as quickly as possible is important to minimize morbidity. The aim ...

Study in Critical Care Nurse examines how Duke University Hospital nurse researchers identified barriers to extubation and implemented workable solutions. A Duke University Hospital cardiothoracic ...