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Definition Revised (2004):
Patient required placement of an endotracheal tube and mechanical or
assisted ventilation because of the onset of respiratory or cardiac
failure manifested by severe respiratory distress, hypoxia,
hypercarbia, or respiratory acidosis. In patients who were intubated
for their surgery, unplanned intubation occurs after they have been
extubated after surgery. In patients who were not intubated during
surgery, intubation at any time after their surgery is considered
unplanned.
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