Clinical Predictors of Postintubation Bilateral Vocal Fold Immobility
Conclusions We identified duration of intubation, DM, and obesity as potential risk factors for PGS. Complete immobility and CVD were significantly associated with tracheostomy dependence. Our findings may have important implications for earlier tracheostomy in high-risk intubated patients, as well as for closer monitoring of disease progression and earlier intervention in those predisposed to tracheostomy dependence. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Cohen, Erin Rachel Dable, Cortney Lee Iglesias, Thomas Singh, Eshita Ma, Ruixuan Rosow, David Edward Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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