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reintubation

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reintubation (rē´intoobā´shn),
n intubation performed a second time.


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This review's 'early extubation' scenario also differs from patients ready for extubation but at high risk of post-extubation failure, in whom non-invasive ventilation when implemented immediately reduces the risk of reintubation (Ferrer et al 2006, Nava et al 2005)--something not observed in this review's cohort.
Abstract The airway exchange catheter can be used both to ventilate the lungs and to act as a guide for reintubation in patients of all ages who have a tenuous airway.
 
 
 
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