Re-intubation

Saturday August 26, 2006


Q; What is the re-intubation rate in your ICU ?

A; Re-intubation rates have been reported in literature anywhere from 4% - 20% but most of the experts agree that as far as its less than 15%, you are in normal / safe zone. Ideal would be less than or equal to 5%. Other way is to keep track of reintubation rate and making sure that it is not increasing in your ICU.



Related links:

HOW TO ESTABLISH A VENTILATOR WEANING PROTOCOL , Gregory P. Marelich, MD - thoracic.org

When to wean from a ventilator: An evidence-based strategy, Ref: CLEVELAND CLINIC JOURNAL OF MEDICINE VOLUME 70, NUMBER 5 MAY 2003 page 389



Related previous pearls:

Nasal cannula vs Face mask after extubation ,

Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT) - how long - 30 minutes or 120 minutes?,

Bedside tip ! - Tracheal Tube Tolerance and

IV steroid to reduces postextubation stridor