The Extubation Code (2017) Dr. Monish Nakra

Description

This document provides a strategic framework, ‘The Extubation Code,’ for safe tracheal extubation following general anesthesia. It describes extubation as a critical and often challenging step, outlining the need for a structured plan (Prepare/Perform) to minimize complications. It categorizes extubation into low-risk and ‘at-risk’ scenarios based on pre-existing or peri-operative airway difficulties.