extubation

Definition

The triumphant moment when a breathing tube gets ripped out and everyone collectively holds their breath hoping the patient actually remembers how to breathe on their own.

Example Usage

After three days in the ICU, the team scheduled the patient for extubation, fingers crossed that mechanical ventilation hadn't made them forget their respiratory homework.

Source: Medical procedure terminology; critical care and anesthesia

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