Smooth Extubation and Smooth Emergence Techniques: A Narrative Review

Table 3

Adjunct maneuvers to maintaining successful extubation.

Maneuver	Description
Preoxygenation with 100% FiO2 [13, 18, 48, 70–72]	Maximizing FRC content of oxygen
Bite block placement before extubation [7, 73–77]	Minimizing endotracheal tube obstruction and oral, lingual, and dental injury
Patient monitoring during transfer to recovery [18, 75, 78–83]	Capnography and/or pulse oximetry during transfer
Supplemental oxygen during transfer to recovery [18, 80, 81]	Preventing hypoxemia during transfer