Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: Fibreoptic Endoscopic Total Duration over 15 minutes
Control Intervention1: Not Applicable: Not Applicable
Sponsors
Academic Investigator Initiated Project
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Adult patients age greater than or equal to 18 years who have been mechanically ventilated for at least 12 hours and are undergoing extubation in the Intensive care unit. 2.Patients in whom transoesophageal echocardiography was required. 3.Patients who are clinically stable and able to tolerate the procedure in terms of vital signs and alertness. 4.Patients who are willing to participate and provide consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Severe neurological impairments e.g. Recent stroke or significant cognitive impairment. 2.Uncooperative or non-alert patients who are unable to follow basic commands. 3.Recent upper respiratory tract infection or anatomical obstruction in the upper airway. 4.Patients with severe nasal or facial trauma 5.Patients with significant bleeding disorder 6.Patients requiring reintubation during the study period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the incidence of Penetration and Aspiration post extubation in cardiac surgical patientsTimepoint: At the end of study duration data will be collected study duration 12 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To identify patients who are at high risk of aspiration and advise appropriate therapeutic interventions.Timepoint: At the end of study duration data will be collected study duration 12 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Rakesh Reddy
Fortis Hospital
Outcome results
None listed