Introduction: Post-operative sore throat and cough are common complications of endotracheal intubation. These conditions may be very distressing for the patient and may lead to unpleasant memories. This study was performed in order to determine whether beclomethasone and lidocaine spray could reduce the frequency of post-operative sore throat and hoarseness after tracheal extubation.  Materials...

We report a 28-week gestation premature infant with rare complication of endotracheal intubation. A piece from the plastic sheath of the stylet was retrieved inside the endotracheal tube after extubation.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the performance of an extubation readiness test based on a spontaneous breathing trial using pressure support. DESIGN Retrospective chart review. SETTING Pediatric intensive care unit. PATIENTS All infants and children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit requiring intubation from July 2007 to December 2008 were eligible for this study. INTERVENTIONS Routi...

background: the unplanned departure of endotracheal tube is one of the main complications for endotracheal intubation. in addition to endotracheal extubation, its movement can also lead to damage to the oral cavity. stabilizing endotracheal tube is the most important factor that can prevent unplanned departure of endotracheal tube as well as its movement. the current study was done with the aim...

BACKGROUND Unplanned extubation represents a threat to patient safety, and risk factors and prevention strategies for unplanned extubation have not been fully explored. OBJECTIVES To define high-risk patients for unplanned extubation and determine clinicians' beliefs on perceived risks for unplanned extubation METHODS With a Web-based survey instrument we surveyed critical care clinician me...

OBJECTIVES To describe the epidemiology of extubation failure and identify risk factors for its occurrence in a multicenter population of neonates undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease. STUDY DESIGN We conducted a prospective observational study of neonates ≤30 days of age who underwent cardiac surgery at 7 centers within the US in 2015. Extubation failure was defined as reintubatio...

AIM To determine whether extubation to nasal continuous airway pressure (NCPAP) results in a greater proportion of infants remaining free of additional ventilatory support for one week after extubation compared with those extubated directly to headbox oxygen. METHODS A randomised, controlled, clinical trial was conducted at the neonatal intensive care unit of the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbo...

introduction: post-operative sore throat and cough are common complications of endotracheal intubation. these conditions may be very distressing for the patient and may lead to unpleasant memories. this study was performed in order to determine whether beclomethasone and lidocaine spray could reduce the frequency of post-operative sore throat and hoarseness after tracheal extubation.  materials...

OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of tracheostomy on respiratory mechanics and work of breathing (WOB). DESIGN A before-and-after trial of 20 patients undergoing tracheostomy for repeated extubation failure. SETTING Surgical intensive care unit at a university teaching hospital and a level I trauma center. PATIENTS A consecutive sample of 20 patients who met extubation criteria (Pa(O2), ...

A 73-yr-old male with atrial fibrillation presented for pulmonary vein mapping and isolation. Following uneventful tracheal intubation, femoral vein catheters and a 7-Fr right internal jugular vein (IJV) catheter were placed with ultrasound guidance. After the seven-hour procedure, a large right neck hematoma was apparent. Ultrasound examination showed no compromise of the IJV or carotid artery...