A prospective observational study of recall of discomfort on tracheal extubation after general anaesthesia

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tracheal extubation is a critical stage in the management of general anaesthesia during which serious complications may occur. Immediately before extubation, patients often exhibit signs that suggest that they are awake and experiencing discomfort. There is concern that patients may retain such memories of the extubation process. However, previous studies have not examined patient recall of extubation in detail. We therefore investigated the frequency of recall of discomfort during extubation, as well as first orientation to place, and other recollections upon emerging from general anaesthesia.

Methods

In a prospective observational study, 818 patients were interviewed during routine post-anaesthesia rounds on the day after general anaesthesia. The primary outc

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10457464 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature