Understanding extubation failure in children

Dr Becky Mitting, Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care at St Mary’s Hospital, discusses her PhD research into extubation failure in children. She describes using PICANet registry data to explore factors associated with the need for further breathing support after extubation. The interview considers the limits of prediction using the information currently available and the importance of understanding the experience of children and families. Dr Mitting reflects on what the work has revealed, the questions that remain and potential directions for research aimed at improving the assessment and prevention of extubation failure.

This interview took place at the PCCS Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 in London.