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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Main Authors: Anit B Patel, Chizobam Ani, Colin Feeney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
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