Background Dysphagia is common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, yet it remains
underrecognized and often unmanaged despite being associated with life-threatening …

There is developing evidence with regard to the feasibility, utility, and safety of verbal
communication interventions with patients with tracheostomy who are invasively ventilated …

Background Weaning from mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy after prolonged
intensive care consume enormous resources with optimal management not currently well …

The debate around the best timing for performing a tracheostomy remains active. The recent
meta-analysis by Premraj et al.[1] failed to find an association between timing of …

Given the aging population with increasing morbidity but also importantly scientific and
technological advances that prolong the ability to support survival in intensive care, the …

Background Above cuff vocalisation (ACV) involves the application of an external flow of air
via the subglottic port of a tracheostomy. ACV can facilitate vocalisation and may improve …

Background Patient communication is profoundly impacted during the intensive care unit
(ICU) stay. While the impacts of altered communication are recognised, there is a paucity of …

Paediatric tracheostomy is on the rise, Muller et al. 1 pointing out that almost 40% of
tracheostomies in paediatric patients are performed in children under 1 year of age. The …

Background Tracheostomy, a common procedure performed in intensive care units (ICU), is
associated with communication impairment and affects patient well-being. While prior …

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 …