extubation
Removing breathing tube
Extubation is the removal of a tube from a body passage or organ, almost always referring to removing a breathing tube from the airway.
In medical settings, extubation follows intubation once a patient can breathe independently: The patient was stable enough for extubation.
The moment marks a critical transition in recovery from surgery or respiratory failure.
Instrument for viewing voicebox
- airwayPassage for breath
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- larynxSpeech-producing throat organ
- vocal cordsSound-producing throat membranes
Involuntary vocal cord closure
- bronchospasmInvoluntary narrowing of airways
- stridorTurbulent airway noise
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- hypoxiaInsufficient tissue oxygenation
respiratory failure · hoarseness · sore throat · airway obstruction · desaturation · edema · respiratory distress
Involuntary expulsion of airway irritants
- gag reflexThroat's protective contraction
- consciousnessState of sentient awareness
- muscle strengthForce muscles generate
- oxygenationAdding breathable gas
Clinician treating breathing disorders
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- anesthetistOne who numbs patients
- pulmonologistPhysician treating breathing organs
Nostril oxygen delivery device
- face maskProtective facial covering
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
- deep breathingDeliberate slow inhalation practice
- ambulationMovement by walking
laryngoscope
Instrument for viewing voicebox
ventilator
Mechanical breathing apparatus
- readinessState of being prepared
- gradual reduction
laryngospasm
Involuntary vocal cord closure
- bronchospasmInvoluntary narrowing of airways
- stridorTurbulent airway noise
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
hypoxia · respiratory failure · hoarseness · sore throat · airway obstruction · desaturation · edema · respiratory distress
cough reflex
Involuntary expulsion of airway irritants
- gag reflexThroat's protective contraction
- consciousnessState of sentient awareness
- muscle strengthForce muscles generate
oxygenation · respiratory rate · alertness · cooperation · grip strength
respiratory therapist
Clinician treating breathing disorders
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- anesthetistOne who numbs patients
- pulmonologistPhysician treating breathing organs
nasal cannula
Nostril oxygen delivery device
- face maskProtective facial covering
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
- deep breathingDeliberate slow inhalation practice