EXTUBATION

Course overview

EXTUBATION IS THE REMOVAL OF AN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE (ETT), WHICH IS THE LAST STEP IN LIBERATING A PATIENT FROM THE MECHANICAL VENTILATOR. TO DISCUSS THE ACTUAL PROCEDURE OF EXTUBATION, ONE ALSO NEEDS TO REVIEW HOW TO ASSESS READINESS FOR WEANING, AND MANAGEMENT BEFORE AND AFTER EXTUBATION. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE OVERALL PROCESS OF EXTUBATION WITH SPECIAL FOCUS TO THE ASSESSMENT OF READINESS, SPONTANEOUS BREATHING TRIAL AND FEW COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO THE PROCESS. THE ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM INCLUDING PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS IN MANAGING AND IMPROVING CARE FOR ALL PATIENTS WHO UNDERGO LIBERATION FROM MECHANICAL VENTILATION.