Extubation (Medical Definition) | Quick Explainer Video

What is extubation? What is an artificial airway? This video covers the medical definition and provides an overview of this topic.
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➡️ Airway Management
Airway management is the process of maintaining ventilation so that gas exchange can occur. This allows a patient to take in oxygen while removing carbon dioxide. This is important because we need to keep a patient’s upper airway free and clear so that air can flow into and out of the lungs.

➡️ Extubation
Extubation refers to the process of removing an artificial airway from the patient's trachea. An artificial airway is a tube that is inserted into the patient’s trachea in order to maintain breathing and ventilation. This is necessary when a patient is unable to maintain their own airway or if they are at risk of aspiration. In this case, an artificial airway is used to establish a link between the patient and the mechanical ventilator.

➡️ Types
- Endotracheal tube
- Tracheostomy tube

Each type has different uses and advantages. However, in order to function properly, they must be inserted and maintained correctly, which is the job of a respiratory therapist. Extubation cannot occur without intubation.

➡️ Intubation
Intubation is the process of inserting a tube into the trachea in order to establish an airway and facilitate breathing support via mechanical ventilation. This creates a link between the patient and the ventilator so that gas exchange can occur. Intubation and mechanical ventilation are only temporary for most patients. Therefore, at some point, the artificial airway must be removed, which is a procedure known as extubation.

➡️ Indications for Extubation
- Ability to protect their airway
- Adequate respiratory function
- Ability to manage secretions
- Adequate oxygenation
- Stable hemodynamic status
- Ability to cooperate with the medical team

The respiratory therapist or physician will generally perform the extubation procedure. This involves oxygenating the patient, deflating the cuff, removing the tube, suctioning secretions, and assessing and closely monitoring the patient.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Extubation
1:06 - Types
1:31 - Intubation
2:01 - Indications for Extubation

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