Abstract
An inflated cuff, although commonly though to be required for the ventilator-dependent patient with a tracheostomy cannula, precludes speaking and has adverse implications for swallowing. Clinical trials with five ventilator-dependent, cognitively intact individuals with glottic control document that a deflated cuff is compatible with ventilation, preserves oral communication, and restores safe alimentation by mouth.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 94-99 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Dysphagia |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1991 |
Keywords
- Deglutition
- Deglutition disorders
- Speech
- Tracheostomy
- Ventilator, dependency
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Gastroenterology
- Speech and Hearing