Objective The primary objective of our study was to determine the quality of life (QOL) using
a talking tracheostomy tube. Methods Randomized clinical trial (NCT2018562). Adult …

Objectives A tracheostomy tube can profoundly impact ability to communicate. The impact of
this on patients' self-esteem and quality of life in the care continuum from the intensive care …

Background The purpose of this study was to present our findings on the impact of the Blom
tracheotomy tube with speech inner cannula on voice production abilities and speech …

Purpose Tracheostomy is a common surgical procedure in ICU. Whilst often life-saving, it
can have important impacts on patients. Much of the literature on tracheostomy focuses on …

Introduction Tracheostomy is a common procedure for management of tracheomalacia.
However, the limitation to speak related to tracheostomy cannula could affect the quality of …

A tracheostomy tube decreases the ability of the patient to communicate effectively. The
ability to speak provides an important improvement in the quality of life for a patient with a …

OBJECTIVE: To study the safety, efficacy, patient tolerance, and patient satisfaction of the
Blom Tracheostomy Tube and Speech Cannula (Pulmodyne, Indianapolis, Indiana), a new …

Purpose To measure patient-reported change of mood, communication-related quality of life,
and general health status with return of voice among mechanically ventilated tracheostomy …

Objective To investigate physiologic parameters, voice production abilities, and functional
verbal communication ratings of the Blom low profile voice inner cannula and Passy-Muir …

Introduction: Readiness to speak is a major problem for many tracheostomized patients.
Evaluation for tracheostomy tube capping or speaking valve is often subjective. Objectives …