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Review
. 2013 Mar-Apr;42(2):233-8.
doi: 10.1111/1552-6909.12009. Epub 2013 Feb 1.

Unplanned extubation in the NICU

Jessica A Barber  1
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Review

Unplanned extubation in the NICU

Jessica A Barber. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2013 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Unplanned extubation (UE) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a significant patient safety and quality control issue. I describe the implementation of a quality improvement program using multifactorial prevention strategies, including staff education, identification of neonates at risk for UE, extubation and weaning, standardization of procedures, and comprehensive documentation. Additional research on quality improvement with strategies for neonates may prove beneficial in reducing UE rates in neonates.

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  • Ensuring the safety of neonates.
    Steele C. Steele C. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2013 Mar-Apr;42(2):225-6. doi: 10.1111/1552-6909.12018. Epub 2013 Feb 1. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2013. PMID: 23373514 No abstract available.