Endotracheal tube cuff pressure change: Proof of concept for a novel approach to objective cough assessment in intubated critically ill patients

ConclusionsWe identified a good correlation between CPF and ΔPcuff. Our research showed that overall discriminating ability of ΔPcuff in identifying CPF <60l/min was excellent. Further studies, looking at ΔPcuff and extubation outcomes are required to establish clinical utility.
Source: Heart and Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research