2020
Abnormalities of Aspiration and Swallowing Function in Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure
Langmore SE, Krisciunas GP, Warner H, White SD, Dvorkin D, Fink D, McNally E, Scheel R, Higgins C, Levitt JE, McKeehan J, Deane S, Siner JM, Vojnik R, Moss M. Abnormalities of Aspiration and Swallowing Function in Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure. Dysphagia 2020, 36: 831-841. PMID: 33156398, DOI: 10.1007/s00455-020-10199-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute respiratory failureRespiratory failureARF survivorsMechanical ventilationMultivariable analysisUniversity-based tertiary medical centerPenetration-Aspiration Scale scoresUpper airway edemaProspective cohort studyTertiary medical centerLaryngeal structuresFlexible endoscopic evaluationAirway edemaARF patientsSecondary outcomesCohort studyFunction abnormalitiesPrimary outcomeEndoscopic evaluationPharyngeal weaknessSwallowing examinationSwallowing functionIntensive carePhysiologic abnormalitiesUnivariate analysisThe Association Between Endotracheal Tube Size and Aspiration (During Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) in Acute Respiratory Failure Survivors.
Krisciunas GP, Langmore SE, Gomez-Taborda S, Fink D, Levitt JE, McKeehan J, McNally E, Scheel R, Rubio AC, Siner JM, Vojnik R, Warner H, White SD, Moss M. The Association Between Endotracheal Tube Size and Aspiration (During Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) in Acute Respiratory Failure Survivors. Critical Care Medicine 2020, 48: 1604-1611. PMID: 32804785, PMCID: PMC7644217, DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000004554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndotracheal tube sizeFlexible endoscopic evaluationSilent aspirationEndoscopic evaluationMedical recordsEndotracheal tubeGranulation tissueAcademic tertiary care medical centerAcute respiratory failure survivorsTertiary care medical centerPenetration-Aspiration Scale scoresAcute respiratory failureModifiable risk factorsProspective cohort studyThird of patientsHours of extubationRisk of aspirationSmall endotracheal tubePatients' medical recordsHospital outcomesRespiratory failureCohort studyPatient demographicsSwallowing examinationMultivariable analysis
2019
Relationship Between Laryngeal Sensation, Length of Intubation, and Aspiration in Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure
Borders JC, Fink D, Levitt JE, McKeehan J, McNally E, Rubio A, Scheel R, Siner JM, Taborda SG, Vojnik R, Warner H, White SD, Langmore SE, Moss M, Krisciunas GP. Relationship Between Laryngeal Sensation, Length of Intubation, and Aspiration in Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure. Dysphagia 2019, 34: 521-528. PMID: 30694412, PMCID: PMC6660370, DOI: 10.1007/s00455-019-09980-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaryngeal adductor reflexLength of intubationLaryngeal sensationMechanical ventilationDiet recommendationsAbsent laryngeal adductor reflexAcute respiratory failure patientsIntensive care unit admissionLaryngeal sensory deficitsAcute respiratory failureCare unit admissionRespiratory failure patientsPost-extubation dysphagiaFlexible endoscopic evaluationPresence of secretionsUnit admissionRespiratory failureAirway protectionFailure patientsSecondary outcomesEndoscopic evaluationHospitalized patientsMultivariable analysisPoor outcomeSensory deficits
2015
Protocols and Hospital Mortality in Critically Ill Patients
Sevransky JE, Checkley W, Herrera P, Pickering BW, Barr J, Brown SM, Chang SY, Chong D, Kaufman D, Fremont RD, Girard TD, Hoag J, Johnson SB, Kerlin MP, Liebler J, O’Brien J, O’Keefe T, Park PK, Pastores SM, Patil N, Pietropaoli AP, Putman M, Rice TW, Rotello L, Siner J, Sajid S, Murphy DJ, Martin GS. Protocols and Hospital Mortality in Critically Ill Patients. Critical Care Medicine 2015, 43: 2076-2084. PMID: 26110488, PMCID: PMC5673100, DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000001157.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital mortalityIll patientsProtocol complianceClinical protocolsUnited States Critical IllnessAcute respiratory distress syndromeSpontaneous breathing trialLung-protective ventilationRespiratory distress syndromeLength of stayComplete outcome dataPatients 1 dayVentilator management protocolsSuperior patient outcomesLack of associationSingle variable analysisDesirable therapyBreathing trialProtective ventilationCritical illnessDistress syndromeICU protocolPrimary outcomeMechanical ventilationMultivariable analysis