Comprehensive strategy for preventing unplanned extubation in patients with post-operative delirium after gastrointestinal surgery

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2026; 18(6): 117179
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.117179

Table 2 Comparison of primary and secondary clinical outcomes between groups, n (%)/mean ± SD

Outcome	Intervention group (n = 60)	Control group (n = 58)	t/χ²	P value
Incidence of UE	2 (3.33)	9 (15.52)		0.028
Duration of mechanical ventilation (days)	4.23 ± 1.62	6.14 ± 2.31	5.214	0.000
Duration of stay in ICU (days)	6.82 ± 2.11	9.34 ± 3.06	5.223	0.000
Duration of delirium (days)	2.12 ± 0.91	3.73 ± 1.41	7.394	0.000
Composite post-reintubation complications	0 (0.00)	5 (8.62)		0.026
Drug-related adverse events (total)	15 (25.00)	19 (32.76)	0.866	0.352

UE: Unplanned extubation; ICU: Intensive care unit.

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Citation: Yu YH, Yang JJ. Comprehensive strategy for preventing unplanned extubation in patients with post-operative delirium after gastrointestinal surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(6): 117179
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i6/117179.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.117179

Yu YH, Yang JJ. Comprehensive strategy for preventing unplanned extubation in patients with post-operative delirium after gastrointestinal surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(6): 117179 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.117179]

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