Risk Factors for Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation and Delayed Extubation Following Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bimaxillary orthognathic surgery bears the risk of severe postoperative airway complications. There are no clear recommendations for immediate postoperative follow-up and monitoring.

Objective

to identify potential risk factors for prolonged mechanical ventilation and delayed extubation in patients undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery.

Methods

The data of all consecutive patients undergoing bimaxillary surgery between May 2012 and October 2019 were analyzed in a single-center retrospective cohort study. The clinical data were evaluated regarding baseline characteristics and potential factors linked with delayed extubation.

Results

A total of 195 patients were included; 54.9% were female, and the median age was 23 years (IQR 5). The median body

SUBMITTER: Schwer CI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9267492 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature