Successful Rescue Ventilation of an Infant With a Laryngeal Mask Airway After Accidental Extubation in the Prone Position During Open Calvarial Reconstruction of a Craniosynostosis: A Case Report.

In this case report, we present a critical situation during an open calvarial reconstruction involving an 11-month-old infant. The patient experienced accidental extubation, requiring immediate intervention while in the prone position. Approximately two hours post-incision, ventilation became increasingly difficult due to a significant leak detected in the system. On closer inspection, it was observed that both the rubber tourniquet responsible for securing the anesthesia circuit and the tape that held the endotracheal tube in place had become loosened. In response to this emergency, the decision was made to remove the displaced endotracheal tube. We successfully introduced a 1.5 laryngeal mask airway (LMA; Unique™, Teleflex Incorporated, Wayne, PA), which restored ventilation. The patient maintained stable oxygen levels throughout this emergency period, displaying no signs of desaturation. An hour post-intervention, the surgical procedure was completed. The process of removing the LMA was uneventful without any complications. In the setting of emergent airway management, especially for patients in the prone position during surgical procedures, accidental extubation presents a challenge for healthcare providers. This case highlights the importance of prompt decision-making and having alternative airway devices on hand, such as an LMA.

Intraoperative Accidental Extubation during Thyroidectomy in a Known Difficult-Airway Patient: An Adult Simulation Case for Anesthesiology Residents.

Intraoperative accidental extubation on a known difficult-airway patient requires prompt attention. A good understanding of the steps to re-establish the airway is critical, especially when the patient is known to have a difficult airway documented or discovered on induction or acquires a difficult airway secondary to intraoperative events. The situation becomes even more complicated if the case has been handed off to another anesthesiologist, where specific and detailed information may not have been conveyed. This simulation was designed to train first-year clinical anesthesia residents. It was a 50 min encounter that focused on the management of complete loss of an airway during a thyroidectomy on a known difficult-airway patient. The endotracheal tube dislodgement was simulated by deliberate tube manipulation through the cervical access window of the mannequin. Learners received a formative assessment of their performance during the debrief, and most of the residents met the educational objectives. Learners were asked to complete a survey of their experience, and the feedback was positive and constructive. The response rate was 68% (17/25). Our simulation program helped anesthesiology residents develop intraoperative emergency airway management skills in a safe environment, as well as foster communication skills among anesthesiologists and the surgery team.

Reducing Unplanned Extubations in the NICU Using Lean Methodology.

BACKGROUND: Unplanned extubations can lead to iatrogenic injury and have the potential to contribute to serious safety events. We adopted lean methodology to reduce the unplanned extubation rate in a Level 3b NICU. We hypothesized that the use of a rapid-cycle PDSA (plan, do, study, act) initiative would reduce the unplanned extubation rate. METHODS: Baseline unplanned extubation data were collected from November 1, 2012 to June 6, 2014. A voice of the customer survey ascertained perceptions regarding unplanned extubation causes and impact on care. The confidential survey contained 2 open-ended and 4 closed-ended questions and was distributed to a random sample of nurses and respiratory therapists. A fishbone diagram helped to identify opportunities. Six improvements were identified and rolled out in 2 phases using didactic and kinesthetic techniques. Phase 1 standardized the process for turning intubated infants, assessing endotracheal tube (ETT) placement with growth, and communicating tube position with caregivers. Phase 2 addressed respiratory plans of care, correcting ETT migration, establishing ETT re-securement methods, and standardizing position during radiography. The Fisher exact test was used to determine differences in the number of unplanned extubations per 100 intubated days. Descriptive statistics were used to report survey results. Statistical significance was established at P < .05. RESULTS: A 68% (17 of 25) survey response rate was realized. Baseline data revealed 3.8 unplanned extubations/100 intubated days, and 2.7 unplanned extubations/100 intubated days occurred in the post-improvement phase (P = .01). We noted a statistically significant decrease in the number of intubated days between the pre- and post-improvement groups (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Staff underestimated the prevalence of unplanned extubations but recognized the need for improvement. Rapid cycle PDSA significantly reduced the unplanned extubation rate. The decrease in intubated days may have been a by-product of the post-improvement phase improvements, which encouraged practice changes.

Management of accidental extubation during oral surgery by nasotracheal intubation using the King vision video laryngoscope and a gum elastic bougie - a case report.

Accidental extubation during intra operative period especially during oral surgery is challenging for any anaesthesiologist. Securing the definitive airway during this period is not only crucial and life saving but also challenging to the anaesthesia provider. Here we report a case which got extubated during hemimandibulectomy and was successfully reintubated using King Vision video laryngoscope. This videolaryngoscope proved to be a good rescue device in managing an accidental extubation during oral surgery and could represent a useful tool for the management of such unfamiliar situations.

Reasons for accidental extubation on infants mechanical ventilation and optimization research of intervention countermeasures / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To analyze the reasons for accidental extubation in infants during mechanical ventilation and to explore effective intervention countermeasures.Methods A total of 148 infants with accidental extubation from May 2013 to February 2014 who given routine nursing care were selected as control group.Another 152 infants with accidental extubation in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) who given optimization nursing care from March to December 2014 were selected as observation group.Retrospective analysis of accidental extubation,artificial airway way and intervention care were conducted.Results The total intratracheal tube time was 283 d in control group and 253 d in observation group.Nineteen cases (6.7％) suffered accidental exudation in control group and that of 8 cases(3.2％) in observation group,and there was significant difference between two groups,x2=5.25,P＜0.05.The primary reason of unplanned extubation was that infants with unconsciousness,the second cause was the improper catheter fixed.The third cause was the patient's comfort level and so on the improper nursing operation leading to accidental extubation too short or too shallow.Conclusion Infants given mechanical ventilation should pay more attention to the intervention of accidental extubation,appropriate calm,physical constraints and correct fixed pipeline.

[Unplanned extubation in ICU, and the relevance of non-dependent patient variables the quality of care]. / Extubación no programada en UCI y variables no dependientes del enfermo para mejorar la calidad.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate, for a consecutive year, the magnitude of unplanned extubation, looking for non-dependent patient variables. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective, observational study of cases and controls in a mixed intensive care unit within in a tertiary hospital. Patients were considered cases with more than 24 hours who had an episode of unplanned extubation. Prospective collection of variables case as time of unplanned extubation (collection time), identification of the box where the patient was admitted, presence and type of physical restraint, development of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and death. RESULTS: There were 17 unplanned extubation in 15 patients, 1.21 unplanned extubation per 100 days of MV. The unplanned extubation had an inhomogeneous spatial distribution (number of boxes). The time distribution of cases compared with controls showed significant differences in time distribution (P=.02). The comparative analysis between cases and controls, showed increased mortality, increased length of ICU stay, longer hospital stay and increased risk for VAP when patients suffer an episode of unplanned extubation. DISCUSSION: Unplanned extubation occurs most frequently in a given time slot of the day, may play a role in the spatial location of the patient; occurs most often in patients who are in the process of weaning from mechanical ventilation, and develop greater VAP.

[Incidence of unplanned extubations in a neonatal intensive care unit. A before and after study]. / Frecuencia de extubaciones no programadas en una unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales. Estudio antes y después.

INTRODUCTION: Unplanned extubations (UE) of mechanically ventilated newborns involves an undesirable increase in morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE: A 2-stage study compared the frequency of UE in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit before and after the implementation of a program of preventive measures to decrease UE. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A before and after prospective study included all mechanically ventilated newborns participating in the 2 stage study from May-December 2011 and June-December 2012. In stage 1, the rate of UE per 100 intubated patient days was calculated and the characteristics of unplanned extubated newborns, circumstances of UE occurrence and need for re-intubation were studied. Consequently, a program of preventive measures for UE was designed and implemented, with the same variables being analysed in stage 2. RESULTS: No differences were found in patient characteristics during the two stages. Stage 1, incidence of UE was 5/100 intubated patient days; Stage 2, 4.5 UE/100 intubated patient days (P=.657). In both stages, most UE occurred during patient handling with re-intubation incidence at 77.4% and 67.7%, respectively. The combined rate of both stages during summer months of July, August and September was 6.2 UE/100 intubation days, in contrast with the remaining months of both stages: UE incidence rate, 3.4 UE/100 intubation days (p=.043). CONCLUSIONS: The implementation of a preventive measures program did not significantly reduce the incidence of UE. The summer period showed the highest incidence of UE.

Unplanned extubation in the neonatal ICU: a systematic review, critical appraisal, and evidence-based recommendations.

OBJECTIVE: To update the state of knowledge on unplanned extubations (UEs) in neonatal ICUs. This review focuses on the following topics: incidence, risk factors, reintubation after UE, outcomes, and prevention. METHODS: The MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scielo, Lilacs, and Cochrane databases were searched for relevant publications from January 1, 1950, through January 30, 2012. Fifteen articles were selected for data abstraction. The search strategy included the following key words: "unplanned extubation," "accidental extubation," "self extubation," "unintentional extubation," "unexpected extubation," "inadvertent extubation," "unintended extubation," "spontaneous extubation," "treatment interference," and "airway accident." Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Grades of recommendation were assessed according to the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine's levels of evidence system. Studies with Newcastle-Ottawa scale score ≥ 5 that included appropriate statistical analysis were deemed of high methodological quality. RESULTS: The overall mean Newcastle-Ottawa scale score was 3.5. UE rates ranged from 0.14 to 5.3 UEs/100 intubation days, or 1% to 80.8%. Risk factors included restlessness/agitation (13-89%), poor fixation of endotracheal tube (8.5-31%), tube manipulation at the time of UE (17-30%), and performance of a patient procedure at bedside (27.5-51%). One study showed that every day on mechanical ventilation increased the UE risk 3% (relative risk 1.03, P < .001). The association between birth weight/gestational age and UE is controversial. Reintubation rates ranged from 8.3% to 100%. There is still a gap of information about strategies addressed to reduce the incidence of UE. The best method of endotracheal tube securement remains a controversial issue. CONCLUSIONS: Despite numerous publications on UE, there are few studies assessing preventive strategies for adverse events and there is a lack of randomized clinical trials. Recommendations are proposed based on the current available literature.

Predictors for Reintubation after Unplanned Endotracheal Extubation in Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit / 대한구급학회지

BACKGROUND: Unplanned endotracheal extubation is a potentially serious complication, as some patients may need reintubation while in very critical conditions that may increase the morbidity and mortality rates. We conducted a study to evaluate the predictors for reintubation after unplanned extubation. METHODS: Patients who presented unplanned extubation over a 35-month period in two multidisciplinary intensive care units of university affiliated hospital were included. Any replacement of an endotracheal tube within 48 hours after unplanned extubation was considered as reintubation. RESULTS: There were 62 episodes of unplanned endotracheal extubation in 56 patients (incidence rate 2.8%). Fifty seven episodes (91.9%) were deliberate self-extubation, while 5 episodes (8.1%) were accidental extubation. Reintubation was required in 42 episodes (67.7%). Only 44.4% (12/27) of the patients who presented unplanned extubation required reintubation during weaning period, while reintubation was mandatory in 85.7% (30/35) of the patients who presented unplanned extubation during full ventilatory support (P<0.001). The multiple logistic regression analysis was made to obtain a model to predict the need for reintubation as a dependent variable: ventilatory support mode (odds ratio: 12.0) was significantly associated with the need for reintubation. The model correctly classified the need of reintubation in 72.6% (45/62) of the patients. CONCLUSIONS: Reintubation in unplanned extubation strongly depended on the type of the mechanical ventilatory support. The probability of requiring reintubation after unplanned extubation was higher during full ventilatory support than during weaning period.