The investigators propose a prospective observational cohort study in order to investigate the perioperative respiratory complications of deep extubation in adults undergoing eye and head-and-neck surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Data pertaining to perioperative respiratory complications from adult patients presenting to MEE for eye and head and neck surgery who undergo deep extubation will be collected for this study.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Desaturation
Desaturation to less than 95% for more than 10 seconds;
Time frame: 1 hour
Cough
Episodes of persistent cough, defined as 3 or more consecutive coughs
Time frame: 1 hour
Laryngospasm
Episodes of complete or partial laryngospasm
Time frame: 1 hour
Bronchospasm
Episodes of bronchospasm
Time frame: 1 hour
Negative pressure pulmonary edema
Incidence of negative pressure pulmonary edema
Time frame: 1 hour
Interventions
Obstruction that requires intubation or maneuvers, oral airway or jaw thrust
Time frame: 1 hour
Length of time from the end of surgery to leaving the OR
Time frame: 1 hour
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