Table 2 The frequency table of reasons for reintubation.
From: The risk analysis of unplanned tracheal intubation after radical esophagectomy
Reasons for reintubation | Frequency (N = 49) |
|---|---|
Respiratory - related reasons for reintubation | 45 (91.8%) |
Excessive sputum | 4 (8.2%) |
Labored breathing | 3 (6.1%) |
Low oxygen saturation | 5 (10.2%) |
Carbon dioxide retention | 5 (10.2%) |
Pulmonary infection | 8 (16.3%) |
Inhalational pneumonia | 2 (4.1%) |
Interstitial pneumonia | 1 (2.0%) |
Severe pneumonia | 3 (6.1%) |
Respiratory failure | 9 (18.4%) |
Laryngeal spasm | 4 (8.2%) |
Pulmonary edema | 1 (2.0%) |
Other reasons for reintubation | 4 (8.2%) |
Reoperation | 2 (4.1%) |
Emergency treatment | 1 (2.0%) |
Unknown | 1 (2.0%) |
