No guidelines have been established for the evaluation of swallowing function following
extubation. The factors of bedside swallowing evaluations (BSEs) that are associated with …

Dysphagia is a common complication of cardiac surgery (CS) contributing to morbidity and
mortality. Although early dysphagia detection is important, no current screening guidelines …

Background Controversy exists about the incidence of dysphagia after cardiac operations,
and very little is known about the baseline risk in this patient population. This study …

Following cardiovascular (CV) surgery, prolonged mechanical ventilation of> 48 h increases
dysphagia frequency over tenfold: 51% compared to 3–4% across all durations. Our primary …

Purpose This retrospective audit set out to identify referral rates, swallowing characteristics,
and risk factors for dysphagia and silent aspiration in at-risk patients after cardiac surgery …

Objectives The study objectives were to determine the prevalence of swallowing impairment
in adults after cardiac surgery and examine associated risk factors and health-related …

Aims Post-extubation dysphagia (PED), an often overlooked problem, is a common and
serious complication associated with mortality and major morbidity after cardiovascular …

Background: Post-extubation dysphagia is associated with an increased incidence of
nosocomial pneumonias, longer hospitalizations, and higher re-intubation rates. The …

Post‐extubation dysphagia is a condition that is becoming a growing concern. The condition
occurs in 3–62% of extubated patients and can be related to mixed aetiologies, such as …

Purpose Screening for dysphagia at the intensive care unit (ICU) soon after extubation can
prevent aspiration, pneumonia, lower mortality, and shorten re-feeding interval. This study …