Cough flows as a criterion for decannulation of autonomously breathing patients with tracheostomy tubes
Abstract Background Adequate cough or exsufflation flow can indicate an option for safe tracheostomy decannulation to noninvasive management. Cough peak flow via the upper airways with the tube capped is an outcome predictor for decannulation readiness in patients with neuromuscular impairment. Howe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-024-02762-w |