Cuff leak test and laryngeal survey for predicting post-extubation stridor
Background and Aims: Evidence for the predictive value of the cuff leak test (CLT) for post-extubation stridor (PES) is conflicting. We evaluated the association and accuracy of CLT alone or combined with other laryngeal parameters with PES. Methods: Fifty-one mechanically ventilated adult patients...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Anaesthesia |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2015;volume=59;issue=2;spage=96;epage=102;aulast=Patel |