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extubation

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extubation /ex·tu·ba·tion/ (eks″too-ba´shun) removal of a tube used in intubation.
ex·tu·ba·tion (kst-bshn)
n.
The removal of a tube from an organ, structure, or orifice; specifically, the removal of the tube after intubation of the larynx or trachea.
Extubation
Removal of a breathing tube.
Mentioned in: Epiglottitis
extubation
[iks′t(y)o̅o̅bā′shən]
Etymology: L, ex, out, tuba, tube
the process of withdrawing a tube from an orifice or cavity of the body. extubate, v.
extubation (ek·st·bāˑ·shn),
n removal of a tube from either a natural body orifice or from a body cavity.
extubation (eks´toobā´shn),
n the removal of a tube used for intubation.
extubation
removal of a tube used in intubation.
extubation
Nursing The removal of a previously inserted tube used for respiratory support or gastric feeding. See Mechanical ventilation. Cf Intubation, Terminal weaning.


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In an interesting comparison between equivalent ICUs in the United States and Norway, Martin and Mathisen (11) found that restraints, heavy sedation, and inadvertent tracheal extubation were fairly common events in the United States, whereas restraint and inadvertent tracheal extubation were rare in Norway and sedative medication was used far less often.
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