An<unk>  occurs when a patient is on mechanical ventilation and their endotracheal tube is removed when it was not supposed to be. If the patient themselves intentionally removes their own tube, this is known as self-extubation or deliberate<unk> , whereas if the tube is removed by health professionals, or a patient removes it by accident, it is referred to as accidental<unk> . Estimates of the incidence of<unk>  among patients in intensive care units range from 3.4% to 22.5%.<unk>  can increase the amount of time a patient must remain on mechanical ventilation, the duration of the patient's hospital stay, and the patient's medical costs. It is also estimated that 60% of patients who experience an<unk>  require re-intubation, which may increase the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Unplanned extubation
Respiratory-driven protocols
Critical incident stress management
Bar code medication administration
Advanced cardiac life support
Certified first responder
Advanced airway management
Vehicle extrication