Table 1 Possible causes for the 36 reintubation cases due to AAC
Possible causes | N (%) |
|---|---|
Airway obstruction | 17(47.22) |
Laryngospasm/bronchospasm | 11(30.56) |
Excessive airway secretion | 3(8.33) |
Others | 3(8.33) |
Respiratory muscle fatigue | 5(13.89) |
Residual muscular blockage | 3(8.33) |
Others | 2(5.56) |
Phrenic nerve dysfunction | 4(11.11) |
Others | 5(13.89) |
Unidentified reasons | 5(13.89) |