Reducing Intubation Time in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients With a Fast-track Extubation Protocol

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Prolonged intubation after cardiac surgery increases the risk of morbidity and mortality and lengthens hospital stays. Factors that influence the ability to extubate patients with speed and efficiency include the operation, the patient’s baseline physiologic condition, workflow processes, and provider practice patterns. Progression to extubation lacked consistency and coordination across the team. The purpose of the project was to engage interprofessional stakeholders to reduce intubation times after cardiac surgery by implementing fast-track extubation and redesigned care processes.

Objectives

Identify the importance of reducing intubation times in cardiac surgery patients.
Distinguish process, people, and patient barriers to extubation in postoperative cardiac surgery patients.
Explain the advantage of using a behavioral change framework to improve staff engagement in the improvement initiative.

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Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity, read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes, and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

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