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Reduction in Unplanned Extubations Through Education and Team Based Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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Purpose: A quality improvement project was undertaken to decrease unplanned extubations (UE) in our NICU with a goal to be below the national benchmark of 1/100 device days. Methods: A… Click to show full abstract

Purpose: A quality improvement project was undertaken to decrease unplanned extubations (UE) in our NICU with a goal to be below the national benchmark of 1/100 device days. Methods: A task force of RNs, RTs, and MDs was assembled in February 2012 to determine reasons for UEs in our NICU. Care protocols were reviewed and staff education was undertaken, specifically on NeoBar® application and proper positioning and movement …

Keywords: team based; education team; reduction unplanned; care; extubations education; unplanned extubations

Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2018

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