Frequency of Fast Track Extubation and Factors Affecting its Success in Adult Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Retrospective Analysis

In patients undergoing elective open heart surgeries including elective CABG, fast track extubation is a feasible, safe, and effective option in improving resource utilization and patient outcome. Early extubation and prevention of postoperative complication can be facilitated by optimizing perioperative care protocols. Fast-track protocols should be standardized to protect patient safety. Fast track extubation requires careful patient selection and individual patient characteristics need to be considered.