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Unplanned extubations

G A Tindol1, R J DiBenedetto, L Kosciuk

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, Ga.

Chest
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
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Unplanned extubations in intensive care units (ICUs) are rare, occurring in 3% of intubated adults. Staff vigilance and nasal intubation contributed to this low rate, with about half of patients requiring reintubation.

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Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Unplanned extubation is a significant concern in intensive care units (ICUs).
  • Understanding the incidence and predictors of unplanned extubation is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of unplanned extubations in adult patients within ICUs.
  • To identify variables that predict the occurrence and outcomes of unplanned extubations.
  • To develop preventive strategies and reintubation guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective case series was conducted over a 4-month period in four ICUs of a community hospital.
  • All intubated adult patients (n=460) were observed.
  • Data collected included patient characteristics, intubation details, and post-extubation status.

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Main Results:

  • 13 (3%) unplanned extubations occurred among 460 intubated adults.
  • Six patients required reintubation due to respiratory compromise; seven did not.
  • Variables analyzed included ventilator settings, duration of intubation, Glasgow Coma Scale, APACHE scores, and intubation method.

Conclusions:

  • Self-extubation was infrequent in this ICU setting.
  • Approximately half of the patients who self-extubated required reintubation.
  • Factors contributing to the low incidence included staff vigilance, appropriate weaning, and nasal intubation; larger studies are needed to confirm preventive measures.