Intubation – Dysphagia Ramblings

Dysphagia Following Extubation Part 2

April 24, 2020November 27, 2022by Tiffani Wallace-Diabetes Nutrition CoachLeave a Comment

What happens to the sensory aspect of the swallow with extubation? What should we expect with patients that have intubation for more than 48 hours?

Assessment

Dysphagia Following Extubation Part 1

April 16, 2020November 27, 2022by Tiffani Wallace-Diabetes Nutrition CoachLeave a Comment

Extubation is a hot and heavy topic. Determining the right time to evaluate a patient is critical in the management of these patients.

Assessment

FEES Following Extubation

August 30, 2019November 27, 2022by Tiffani Wallace-Diabetes Nutrition CoachLeave a Comment

The 1998 Paper Leder, Cohn and Moller investigated the incidence of aspiration following extubation in critically ill trauma patients. The study looked at 20 patients who required oropharyngeal intubation for at least 48 hours. All FEES were completed around 24 hours following extubation. Remember, aspiration is when the bolus enters the airway, below the level [...]