Endotracheal Extubation
Rafael Ortega, M.D., Christopher Connor, M.D., Ph.D.,Gerardo Rodriguez, M.D., and Caresse Spencer, M.D.
Overview
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. This review focuses on extubation of the trachea after general anesthesia and short-term intubation; extubation after long-term intubation involves additional considerations that are beyond the scope of this review. |