Thursday December 6, 2007


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
• IV steroid to reduces postextubation stridor