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 ...

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 ...

Neonatal extubation refers to the process of removing a breathing tube from preterm infants who have been receiving mechanical ventilation. This is a critical step in the care of these vulnerable ...