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Swallowing Disorders as a Predictor of Unsuccessful Extubation: A Clinical Evaluation
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Title Swallowing Disorders as a Predictor of Unsuccessful Extubation: A Clinical Evaluation
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/583530?src=rss
Description Unsuccessful extubation may be due to a swallowing dysfunction that causes airway obstruction and impairs ability to cough. Would a swallowing assessment before extubation be helpful?
American Journal of Critical Care
Category Articles > Critical Care
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Date Nov 19, 2008
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