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 analysis