[HTML][HTML] Optimizing communication in mechanically ventilated patients

V Pandian, CP Smith, TK Cole, NI Bhatti… - Journal of medical …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Purpose To describe the types of talking tracheostomy tubes available, present four case
studies of critically ill patients who used a specialized tracheostomy tube to improve speech …

Verbal communication for the ventilator‐dependent patient requiring an inflated tracheotomy tube cuff: A prospective, multicenter study on the Blom tracheotomy tube …

SB Leder, BR Pauloski, AW Rademaker… - Head & …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Above cuff vocalisation: A novel technique for communication in the ventilator-dependent tracheostomy patient

B McGrath, J Lynch, M Wilson… - Journal of the …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
A significant proportion of patients admitted to intensive care units require tracheostomies for
a variety of indications. Continual cuff inflation to facilitate mechanical ventilatory support …

Voice-related quality of life in patients after total and partial laryngectomy

A Schindler, F Mozzanica, D Ginocchio, A Invernizzi… - Auris Nasus …, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To assess the voice-related quality of life (V-RQOL) in patients after total and
partial laryngectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 96 patients treated for laryngeal cancer …

Voice outcome in patients treated for laryngeal cancer: efficacy of voice rehabilitation

L Tuomi, E Björkner, C Finizia - Journal of Voice, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective To investigate the efficacy of voice rehabilitation regarding acoustically measured
voice quality as well as self-perceived function after radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer. Study …

[HTML][HTML] Vocal rehabilitation and quality of life after total laryngectomy: State-of-the-art and systematic review

A Maniaci, I La Mantia, M Mayo-Yáñez… - Prosthesis, 2023 - mdpi.com
The objective of this study was to meticulously examine the diverse vocal rehabilitation
techniques that are employed following total laryngectomy, with emphasis on their …

[HTML][HTML] Rehabilitation following total laryngectomy: Oncologic, functional, socio-occupational and psychological aspects

F Antin, R Breheret, A Goineau, O Capitain… - European Annals of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Goal To review rehabilitation following total laryngectomy by an analysis of epidemiological,
oncologic and functional data. Materials and methods This retrospective observational study …

Tracheostomy tube manometry: evaluation of speaking valves, capping and need for downsizing

DC Johnson, SL Campbell… - The clinical respiratory …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction: Readiness to speak is a major problem for many tracheostomized patients.
Evaluation for tracheostomy tube capping or speaking valve is often subjective. Objectives …

Long-term functional and quality of life outcomes in laryngectomized patients after successful voice restoration using tracheoesophageal prostheses

A Bozec, M Boscagli, M Serris, E Chamorey… - Surgical Oncology, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective To assess long-term functional and quality of life (QoL) outcomes and their
predictive factors in laryngectomized patients after successful voice restoration using …

Voice‐related quality of life (V‐RQOL) outcomes in laryngectomees

RV Moukarbel, PC Doyle, JH Yoo, JH Franklin… - Head & …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Laryngeal cancer has a significant impact on patients. This study compared the
Voice‐Related Quality of Life (V‐RQOL) outcomes specific to 3 different postlaryngectomy …