Unplanned Extubation in the NICU. Issue 2 (1st February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barber, Jessica A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing. Volume 42:Issue 2(2013)
• Page Start: 233
• Page End: 238
• Publication Date: 2013-02-01
• Subjects: Maternity nursing -- Periodicals; Gynecologic nursing -- Periodicals; Newborn infants -- Care -- Periodicals; Pediatric nursing -- Periodicals; Genital Diseases, Female -- nursing; Obstetrical Nursing; Pediatric Nursing; 618.2
• DOI: 10.1111/1552-6909.12009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0884-2175

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>ABSTRACT</title> <p>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.</p> </abstract>