Patients who have been intubated for prolonged periods of time are at an increased risk for
dysphagia and aspiration once extubated. There is increasing pressure to begin oral …

Swallowing safety in cuff-inflated, tracheostomised/ ventilated adult patients in critical care
Page 1 Swallowing safety in cuff-inflated, tracheostomised/ ventilated adult patients in critical …

Introduction: Feeding critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a complex
process which requires a high level of clinical decision-making. Dysphagia in critically ill …

Background: It is not uncommon for patients requiring a period of time in the intensive care
unit (ICU) to experience difficulties with communication and/or swallowing, either as a result …

Objectives: Tracheostomy and dysphagia often coexist during critical illness; however, given
the patient's medical complexity, understanding the evidence to optimize swallowing …

Approximately 14% of ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) receive a
tracheostomy, which has a profound impact on communication, swallowing and other co …

BACKGROUND: The role of Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) in intensive care units
(ICUs) has become increasingly recognised. This survey was developed in response to …

Introduction Critically ill patients can develop acute respiratory failure requiring endotracheal
intubation. Swallowing dysfunction after liberation from mechanical ventilation, also known …

Objective: To describe the functional profile of swallowing and feeding in patients admitted
to a clinical intensive care unit. Methods: A survey on the speech therapy care provided at …

Objectives This longitudinal quality improvement study explored the impact of a new
multidisciplinary dysphagia care pathway on swallow screening referrals, patient journeys …