The practice of tracheostomy decannulation—a systematic review

Abstract Decannulation is an essential step towards liberating tracheostomized patients from mechanical ventilation. However, despite its perceived importance, there is no universally accepted protocol for this vital transition. Presence of an intact sensorium coordinated swallowing and protective c...

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Published in:Journal of Intensive Care
Main Authors: Ratender Kumar Singh, Sai Saran, Arvind K. Baronia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Subjects:
Tracheostomy
Decannulation
Weaning
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-017-0234-z

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