3.5. Extubation
- Jonathon D. Truwit1,
- Scott K. Epstein2
Published Online: 30 MAR 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9780470976609.ch22
Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title

Practical Guide to Mechanical Ventilation, A
Additional Information
How to Cite
Epstein, S. K. (2011) Extubation, in Practical Guide to Mechanical Ventilation, A (eds J. D. Truwit and S. K. Epstein), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470976609.ch22
Editor Information
- 1
Box 800793, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- 2
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 30 MAR 2011
- Published Print: 19 APR 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470058077
Online ISBN: 9780470976609
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- Extubation;
- Risk factors for extubation failure;
- Causes of extubation failure (Table);
- Outcome of extubation;
- Prediction of extubation outcome (Table);
- Technique of extubation;
- Prevention of extubation failure;
- Treatment of post-extubation respiratory distress;
- Illustrative case continued
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Illustrative case
Introduction
Risk factors for extubation failure
Causes of extubation failure (Table 3.5.2)
Outcome of extubation
Prediction of extubation outcome (Table 3.5.3)
Technique of extubation
Prevention of extubation failure
Treatment of post - extubation respiratory distress
Unplanned extubation
Illustrative case continued
References
