Pediatric ventilation liberation: evaluating the role of endotracheal secretions in an extubation readiness bundle.

Background: An evidence gap exists regarding the role of endotracheal secretions in pediatric extubation decisions. This study aims to evaluate whether endotracheal secretion burden independently correlates with pediatric extubation failure.

Methods: This is a single-center, prospective cohort study of children aged <19 years requiring intubation.