Standardized Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation for Tracheostomy Decannulation in Critically Ill Neurologic Patients – a prospective evaluation

Abstract Background Removal of a tracheostomy tube in critically ill neurologic patients is a critical issue during intensive care treatment, particularly due to severe dysphagia and insufficient airway protection. The “Standardized Endoscopic Evaluation for Tracheostomy Decannulation in Critically...

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Main Authors: Paul Muhle, Sonja Suntrup-Krueger, Karoline Burkardt, Sriramya Lapa, Mao Ogawa, Inga Claus, Bendix Labeit, Sigrid Ahring, Stephan Oelenberg, Tobias Warnecke, Rainer Dziewas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Neurological Research and Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-021-00124-1