Outcomes and Complications Following Tracheostomy in Neurocritical Care Unit: A Prospective Longitudinal Study
Oral secretion issues increase incidences of pulmonary infections, delay decannulation, increase the need for recannulation, and prolong the stay of patients in NCCU. Pharmacological management of oral secretions was associated with a reduced incidence of chest infections and a shorter duration to achieve decannulation.
Authors
- Krishnan Padmakumari Sivaraman Nair (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4004-2315)
- Sabrina A. Eltringham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0453-2456)
- Vikrant Devgire
- Sachin Watve
- Amin Mohamed Abu Baker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3757-5433)
- ALEX. C. FORRESTER
Institutions
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Sheffield Hallam University (GB)
- University of Sheffield (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advances in Rehabilitation Science and Practice
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/27536351251341566
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Merz Pharmaceuticals