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Unplanned Extubation: How Did That Happen,

and What Can We Do About It?

Andrew Klein, MS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, FCCP, FAARC

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Description

Unplanned endotracheal extubation (UE), defined as the dislodging of an endotracheal tube from the trachea can lead to life-threating complications such as asphyxia, malignant arrhythmia and aspiration pneumonia. Studies have shown the UE prevalence in the ICU at 7% and most of these events are preventable. Care bundles are considered valuable and can improve outcomes. In this webinar, we will discuss a care bundle to prevent UE including restraint, fixation of the tracheal tube, continuous quality improvement, psychological care, and use of a root cause analysis for the occurrence of unplanned endotracheal extubation.

 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe unplanned extubation and its impact on patient care

  2. Discuss strategies and prevention bundles to decrease the likelihood of unplanned extubation

Continuing Education for Respiratory Therapists and Nurses                          

This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association of Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100, Irving, TX 75063.

 

This education activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour. Provider approved by California Board of Nursing, Provider # 14477 and the Florida Board of Nursing Provider # 50-17032

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