Abnormalities of Aspiration and Swallowing Function in Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Abnormalities of Aspiration and Swallowing Function in Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure Via Dysphagia AbstractThe mechanisms responsible for aspiration are relatively unknown in patients recovering from acute respiratory failure (ARF) who required mechanical ventilation. Though many conditions may contribute to swallowing dysfunction, alterations in laryngeal structure and swallowing function likely play a role in the development of aspiration. At four university-based tertiary medical centers, we conducted a prospective cohort study of ARF patients who required intensive care and mechanical ventilation for at least 48  h. Within 72 h after extubation, a Fiberoptic Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) examination was performed. Univariate and multivariable analyses examined the relationship between laryngeal structure and swallowing function abnormalities. Aspiration was t... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.