A protocol-driven approach to early extubation after heart surgery [1]
This study summarizes 3 phases of clinical experience with a protocol for early extubation after CABG: standard practice, multidisciplinary protocol guidance, and multidisciplinary protocol guidance with expanded indications and bedside reminders. Early extubation (<6 hours) rates during the phases were 12%, 24%, and 38%. There were no differences in reintubation rates.
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Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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Cardiac [5]