Quote Originally Posted by Pinot's Mom View Post
Fun update!

They brought him out gradually while still ventilated; in the process, he quickly reached up and ripped out the ventilator tube.
This is what is known in the trade as a therapeutic extubation

Over the years, I had several patients do this, and it always worked out for the best.

I'm so glad to hear he is doing well, and was transferred to a regular room.