Background and Purpose—Predicting safe extubation represents a clinical challenge in
acute stroke patients. Classical respiratory weaning criteria have not proven reliable …

Background Dysphagia with subsequent aspiration occurs in up to 60% of acute respiratory
failure (ARF) survivors. Accurate bedside tests for aspiration can reduce aspiration-related …

Background Patients who receive prolonged endotracheal intubation (> 48 hours) are at risk
for dysphagia. Nurses should conduct swallowing assessments after extubation because of …

Objectives/Hypothesis To identify, describe, and where possible meaningfully synthesize the
reported risk factors for postextubation dysphagia (PED) in critically ill patients. Study Design …

Background Post-extubation dysphagia (PED) is recognized as a common complication in
the intensive care unit (ICU). Speech and language therapy (SLT) can potentially help …

Purpose This study provided preliminary data on the occurrence and impact of
postextubation dysphagia in the largest Greek step-down intensive care unit (ICU) over 2 …

Clinicians often perceive the intensive care unit as among the most intimidating
environments in patient care. With the proper training, acquisition of skill, and approach to …

Background Swallowing difficulties are common, and dysphagia occurs frequently in
intensive care unit (ICU) patients after extubation. Yet, no guidelines on postextubation …

Background COVID-19 disease often requires invasive ventilatory support. Trans-laryngeal
intubation of the trachea may cause laryngeal injury, possibly compounded by coronavirus …

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