A prospective observational study of recall of discomfort on tracheal extubation after general anaesthesia
Authors' conclusion
Recall of discomfort during extubation appears to be rare, and the great majority of patients may not retain any memory of the extubation process.
Study context
- Population
- Patients interviewed on the day after GA
- Participants
- 818 patients
- Outcome
- Proportion of patients recalling discomfort during extubation
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Recall of discomfort during extubation
Recall of discomfort during extubation, n=9
1.1%
95% CI 0.5–2.1%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Secondary outcomes
First orientation to place
- Most commonly in transit to a ward, n=337
- 41% (95% CI 38-45%)
Any recall of the extubation process
- Recalled the extubation process at all, n=25
- 3.1% (95% CI 2.0-4.5%)
Original publication
A prospective observational study of recall of discomfort on tracheal extubation after general anaesthesia. BJA Open. Published 19 June 2023. doi:10.
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