Post-Extubation Pneumonia Deserves More Attention

By Debbie Bunch

May 19, 2026 | 2 min read

Japanese investigators who reviewed the records of more than 31,000 patients have found that surgical patients who undergo intubation are more likely to develop pneumonia in the weeks after the removal of the breathing tube than while the tube is in place. They have dubbed the condition “post-extub…

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Debbie Bunch

Debbie Bunch has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and lives in Dallas, Texas. She has spent many years writing for the AARC on topics ranging from clinical innovations to management. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue pup Juju.

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