TRACHEOSTOMY

This study looked at whether using a Passy-Muir valve (a one-way speaking valve for a tracheostomy tube) helps people walk farther. 26 adults with a tracheostomy completed 6-minute walk tests on different days, sometimes with the valve and sometimes without. The goal was to see i…

This study tested a smartphone app that reads lip movements and turns them into words on a screen. It was designed for patients with a tracheostomy who cannot speak because of a breathing tube. The study included 31 adults in intensive care units in Northern Ireland. Researchers …

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 airflow, but using it at night hasn't been well studied. Researchers monitored 33 patients in …

This study tested a step-by-step plan to safely remove tracheostomy (breathing) tubes from 30 brain-injury patients. The goal was to see if the plan could help patients get the tube out without needing it put back in within 96 hours. The approach aimed to make recovery easier and…

This study looked at 77 ICU patients on breathing machines who needed a tracheostomy (a tube placed in the windpipe to help breathing). Doctors used either a tiny camera (bronchoscopy) or ultrasound to guide the procedure. The goal was to see how each method affected patients' br…

This study observed 91 ICU patients on breathing machines who needed a tracheostomy (a tube in the windpipe). Researchers compared those who continued tube feeding until the procedure with those who fasted for 6-8 hours. The goal was to see if feeding increased the risk of aspira…

This study looked at whether giving extra oxygen during heart-lung bypass affects kidney function after heart surgery. 104 adults having planned heart surgery took part. The goal was to see if extra oxygen helps or harms the kidneys and other organs.

This study tested a personalized online decision-support tool called TRACH-Support for families and medical teams facing decisions about long-term breathing support, such as a tracheostomy. The tool was reviewed by 105 family members and healthcare providers, who then completed s…

This study looked at how tracheostomies (a breathing tube placed in the throat) are used in adult intensive care units in Izmir, Turkey. Researchers collected data from 30 patients across seven ICUs on a single day to understand why the procedure was done, what techniques were us…