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7105517 
Journal Article 
Supine versus semi-Fowler's positions for tracheal extubation in abdominal surgery-a randomized clinical trial 
Zhu, Q; Huang, Z; Ma, Q; Wu, Z; Kang, Y; Zhang, M; Gan, T; Wang, M; Huang, F; , 
2020 
1 
BMC Anesthesiology
EISSN: 1471-2253 
BMC 
LONDON 
20 
1 
185 
English 
32738878 
WOS:000559748100001 
Tracheal extubation is commonly performed in the supine position. However, in patients undergoing abdominal surgery, the supine position increases abdominal wall tension, especially during coughing and deep breathing, which may aggravate pain and lead to abdominal wound dehiscence. The semi-Fowler's position may reduce abdominal wall tension, but its safety and comfort in tracheal extubation have not been reported. We aimed to evaluate the safety and comfort of different extubation positions in patients undergoing abdominal surgery.