Effectiveness of Swallowing and Oral Care Interventions on Oral Intake and Salivary Flow of Patients Following Endotracheal Extubation at a Tertiary Care Center: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effectiveness of Swallowing and Oral Care Interventions on Oral Intake and Salivary Flow of Patients Following Endotracheal Extubation at a Tertiary Care Center: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction: Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation are the most frequently used life-sustaining interventions in critical care. Prolonged intubation can lead to post-extubation dysphagia, affecting the individual’s nutritional level and communication ability. Thereupon, this study aims...

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Main Authors: Sherill Ann Chacko, Lakshmi Ramamoorthy, Anusha Cherian, R Anusuya, HT Lalthanthuami, Rani Subramaniyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Caring Sciences
Subjects:
airway extubation
dysphagia
swallowing
oral care
endotracheal
salivary flow
Online Access:https://jcs.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/jcs-12-4-213.pdf

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