TRACHEOSTOMY

This study tested a structured weaning protocol for 250 tracheostomy patients who needed a ventilator for more than 21 days. The protocol gradually reduced ventilator support and used noninvasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen through the tracheostomy tube. The goal was to help…

This pilot study tested a standardized 5-step weaning procedure to safely remove tracheostomy tubes in 30 brain-injury patients. The procedure involves steps like deflating the tube cuff and using a speaking valve, with a team of doctors and nurses monitoring stability. The goal …

This study looked at whether it is safe for people with a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the neck) to use a Passy Muir valve while sleeping. The valve helps them speak by redirecting air, but using it at night hasn't been well studied. Researchers monitored 33 patients in a lo…

This study looked at whether using a Passy-Muir valve (a small device that helps people with a tracheostomy speak) can also improve how far they can walk. 26 adults with a tracheostomy completed several 6-minute walk tests, alternating between using the valve and leaving the trac…

This study tested a smartphone app called SRAVI that reads lip movements and turns them into words on a screen. It was used by 31 adult patients in acute or critical care who had a tracheostomy and could not speak. The goal was to see if the app could help them communicate better…

This study looked at how often and why tracheostomy (a breathing tube placed in the neck) is used in adult intensive care units in Izmir, Turkey. Researchers checked 282 patients across 11 ICUs on a single day and found 46 had a tracheostomy. They recorded reasons for delays, tec…

This pilot study looked at whether giving extra oxygen during heart surgery (when a heart-lung machine is used) affects kidney function afterward. 104 adults having elective heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive either high or normal oxygen levels. The main goal was to …

This study observed 91 ICU patients on breathing machines who needed a tracheostomy (a tube in the windpipe). One group continued receiving liquid food through a feeding tube until just before the procedure, while the other group fasted for 6-8 hours as usual. Researchers tracked…

This study looked at 77 ICU patients on breathing machines who needed a tracheostomy. Doctors used either a camera (bronchoscopy) or ultrasound to guide the procedure. The goal was to see which method caused fewer changes in breathing and blood gas levels. The results could help …

This study tested a personalized online decision-support tool called TRACH-Support. The tool is designed to help families and doctors make shared decisions about tracheostomy and prolonged mechanical ventilation. Researchers enrolled 105 participants, including family members of …