Dear Editor, There is increasing interest in complications of critical illness, which may play a
major role in lengthening the duration of hospitalization [1]. Between 42 and 60% of critically …

Dear Editor, We read with interest the recent excellent article by Duncan et al. on
interventions for oropharyngeal dysphagia in, as stated by the authors,“the acute and critical …

Several studies have suggested that swallowing dysfunction and pulmonary aspiration
occur in patients receiving prolonged ventilation. However, the incidence of swallowing …

Rationale: Endotracheal intubation is associated with postextubation swallowing
dysfunction, but no guidelines exist for postextubation swallowing assessments. Objectives …

Methods: We performed a case-control study on patients admitted in our ICU over 12
months. Patients were eligible if they were orotracheal intubated, successful in extubating …

Dear Editor, Inability to speak during mechanical ventilation (MV) increases
psychoemotional distress during ICU treatment [1]. Although relevant for all ICU patients, this …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the frequency of swallowing dysfunction
after extubation in a sample of patients with no preexisting dysphagia. Methods …

BACKGROUND: Swallowing dysfunction can occur after mechanical ventilation, leading to
complications such as aspiration and pneumonia. After mechanical ventilation, authors have …

Alteration in swallowing reflex after extubation in intensiv... : Critical Care Medicine Alteration in
swallowing reflex after extubation in intensive care unit patients : Critical Care Medicine SCCM …

To evaluate timing and duration differences in airway protection and esophageal opening
after oral intubation and mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory distress syndrome …