Communicating with conscious mechanically ventilated critically ill patients: let them speak with deflated cuff and an in-line speaking valve!
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DOI: 10.1186/s13054-016-1587-8
Abstract: With great interest we read the article in Critical Care by ten Hoorn et al. [1]. We appreciate the efforts of the authors to write the first review about interventions enabling communication with critically ill… read more here.
Keywords: critically ill; line speaking; deflated cuff; speaking valve ... See more keywords
Reply: Speaking Valve Placement: Use Manometry and Downsizing
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DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202104-500le
Abstract: wouldhaveallowedmanymorepatientstobenefit fromspeakingvalves. Usingmanometry in our study (2) of 100 consecutive patients in a long-term acute care hospital, tube downsize was recommended for expiratory pressures above 5 or inspiratory pressuremore negative than 23, speaking valve for… read more here.
Keywords: use manometry; reply speaking; placement use; valve placement ... See more keywords
Clinical utility and future direction of speaking valve: A review
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.913147
Abstract: This paper summarizes and analyzes the clinical research progress of the speaking valve in recent years, including the structure and function of the speaking valve, the impact of the speaking valve on the patient’s vocalization… read more here.
Keywords: speaking valve; utility future; future direction; clinical utility ... See more keywords
The Effect of Speaking Valves on ICU Mobility of Individuals With Tracheostomy
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DOI: 10.4187/respcare.06768
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Early mobilization is part of the rehabilitation process for critically ill patients and is currently considered a means of preventing ICU-acquired muscle deterioration and worsening of physical function. We sought to determine whether the… read more here.
Keywords: mobility; speaking valves; use speaking; mechanical ventilation ... See more keywords