Ever wondered what actually happens when a breathing tube comes out? Extubation isn’t as simple as just pulling the tube. First, the team makes sure the patient is stable, awake enough, and able to breathe on their own. When it’s time, the patient takes a deep breath and coughs — this helps clear secretions and makes the removal smoother Post-extubation, nurses: monitor SPO2 levels asses breathing effort assess for stridor (high-pitched sound that can mean swelling) Original video - gaugeauthier
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Ever wondered what actually happens when a breathing tube comes out? Extubation isn’t as simple as just pulling the tube. First, the team makes sure the patient is stable, awake enough, and able to breathe on their own. When it’s time, the patient takes a deep breath and coughs — this helps clear secretions and makes the removal smoother Post-extubation, nurses: monitor SPO2 levels asses breathing effort assess for stridor (high-pitched sound that can mean swelling) Original video - gaugeauthier
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