Observational studyRespiratory research2024
Cough flows as a criterion for decannulation of autonomously breathing patients with tracheostomy tubes.
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- Enhancing Swallowing Function in Tracheotomy Patients with Subglottic Oxygen Flow: A Randomized Self-Controlled Crossover Trial.Dysphagia · 2026Trial
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- Association of Care Engagement and Psychosocial Factors With Tracheostomy Decannulation.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2026Article
- Respiratory Rehabilitation and Decannulation in Adults with Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation After Tracheostomy: A Narrative Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Pulmonary Function Tests as Predictors of Successful Tracheostomy Decannulation: A 60-Day Prospective Study.International journal of medical sciences · 2026Observational
- Predictive Factors of Successful Decannulation in Tracheostomy Patients: A Scoping Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Weaning in early neurological-neurosurgical rehabilitation in Germany - results from a nationwide online survey.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- A stepwise decannulation pathway for patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness after brain injury: a retrospective feasibility study.Frontiers in neurologyArticle
- Characterization of individuals in home-based intensive care in Germany: data from a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in neurologyArticle
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12 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundAdequate cough or exsufflation flow can indicate an option for safe tracheostomy decannulation to noninvasive management. Cough peak flow via the upper airways with the tube capped is an outcome predictor for decannulation readiness in patients with neuromuscular impairment. However, this threshold value is typically measured with tracheotomy tube removed, which is not acceptable culturally in China. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of using cough flow measured with tracheostomy tube and speaking valve (CF STUDY
designProspective observational study conducted between January 2019 and September 2022 in a tertiary rehabilitation hospital.
methodsPatients with prolonged tracheostomy tube placement were referred for screening. Each patient was assessed using a standardized tracheostomy decannulation protocol, in which CF
resultsA total of 218 patients were screened and 193 patients were included. A total of 105 patients underwent decannulation, 103 patients were decannulated successfully, and 2 patients decannulated failure, required reinsertion of the tracheostomy tube within 48 h (failure rate 1.9%). Three patients required reinsertion or translaryngeal intubation within 6 months.
conclusionsCF
trial registrationThis observational study was not registered online.
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