Observational studyInternational journal of medical sciences2026
Pulmonary Function Tests as Predictors of Successful Tracheostomy Decannulation: A 60-Day Prospective Study.
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Background: Early tracheostomy decannulation prevents complications, but premature removal poses risks. While various methods exist to assess readiness, the predictive role of pulmonary function tests remains unclear. Methods: This exploratory prospective observational study enrolled 46 patients at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, from March 2020 to December 2023. Participants underwent pulmonary function and coughing ability assessments-including forced vital capacity (FVC), peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), and oxygen saturation (SpO Results: Factors associated with a successful outcome were younger age, male sex, strong cough function, no nasogastric tube, and higher albumin levels. Key respiratory-function metrics (higher MEP, PEFR, FVC, and SpO Conclusion: For patients with an average tracheostomy duration of > 300 days, FVC, PEFR and MEP are feasible predictors of successful decannulation. Further studies are needed to validate these results.
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