Reducing Unplanned Extubations in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Approach

Objective. To prospectively determine the rate of unplanned extubations and contributing factors and determine whether a targeted intervention program would be successful in decreasing the rate of unplanned extubations. Design. Prospective, observational study. Setting. A 10-bed Pediatric Intensive...

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Main Authors: Bonnie R. Rachman, Robin Watson, Norline Woods, Richard B. Mink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/820495