Episode 60: Extubation & Decannulation

T Piehl's AI generated podcast from her lecture notes outlines the process of extubation and decannulation, detailing the criteria for determining patient readiness. It emphasizes assessing airway control, oxygenation, and secretion clearance before removing the artificial airway.The document lists necessary equipment and a step-by-step procedure for extubation, including suctioning, oxygenation, and cuff deflation.It also addresses potential complications like laryngospasm, sore throat, glottic edema, and vocal cord paralysis, providing corresponding treatments.Finally, it discusses the process of decannulation, highlighting the importance of muscle strength, infection control, secretion management, and upper airway patency, outlining weaning strategies and assessment methods.