Abstract:Background Little is known about reintubations that are performed outside of the operating room (outside-OR). Reintubation in general does not occur without risk and is associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation, higher incidence of nosocomial pneumonia, increased morbidity, mortality, and care of cost. The objective of this study was to evaluate the reintubation rate and mortality after emergent airway management outside-OR, including ICU and non-ICU settings. Methods A retrospectives cohort study desig… Show more
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