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*Unplanned extubation is the unscheduled removal of an artificial airway (endotracheal or tracheostomy tube) due to accidental dislodgement or patient self extubation. The patient need not be ventilated at the time of the event (eg. tracheal collar). | *Unplanned extubation is the unscheduled removal of an artificial airway (endotracheal or tracheostomy tube) due to accidental dislodgement or patient self extubation. The patient need not be ventilated at the time of the event (eg. tracheal collar). | ||
*Failed extubation rate is the requirement for re-intubation within 48 hours of extubation during the same ICU admission. It is expressed as a rate per 1000 MV days | *Failed extubation rate is the requirement for re-intubation within 48 hours of extubation during the same ICU admission. It is expressed as a rate per 1000 MV days. It is also expressed as a percentage of all planned extubations. | ||
*Time on mechanical ventilator is the median time on the ventilator for all ventilated patients. This is calculated monthly. | *Time on mechanical ventilator is the median time on the ventilator for all ventilated patients. This is calculated monthly. | ||