Supine versus semi-Fowler’s positions for tracheal extubation in abdominal surgery-a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background Tracheal extubation is commonly performed in the supine position. However, in patients undergoing abdominal surgery, the supine position increases abdominal wall tension, especially during coughing and deep breathing, which may aggravate pain and lead to abdominal wound dehiscenc...

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Main Authors: Qiongfang Zhu, Zheyan Huang, Qiaomei Ma, Zehui Wu, Yubo Kang, Miaoyin Zhang, Tiantian Gan, Minxue Wang, Fei Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12871-020-01108-5