NYMC Faculty Publications

Smooth Extubation and Smooth Emergence Techniques: A Narrative Review

Author Type(s)

Faculty

DOI

10.1155/2021/8883257

Journal Title

Anesthesiology Research and Practice

First Page

8883257

Last Page

8883257

Document Type

Review Article

Publication Date

1-15-2021

Department

Anesthesiology

Abstract

There is a paucity of literature on extubation technique and a lack of consensus regarding the definition of smooth extubation. This narrative review paper defines an ideal extubation, otherwise known as a "smooth extubation," reviews perioperative criteria for extubation and risks and adverse events related to extubation, and explores various perioperative techniques that can be used to achieve a smooth extubation while caring for an uncomplicated patient without significant risk factors for extubation failure. In light of the evolving practice during the SARS CoV2 (COVID-19) pandemic to minimize aerosol generation and infection transmission, smooth extubation is particularly important.

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