The feasibility of using mouthpiece ventilation in the intensive care unit for post-extubation breathing support after acute tetraplegia.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

A prospective cohort of patients with acute tetraplegia.

Objectives

This study aimed to determine the feasibility of using mouthpiece ventilation (MPV) in the intensive care unit (ICU) for patients who are extubated after suffering an acute cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI).

Setting

ICU, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane Australia.

Methods

New admissions to ICU in the 14 months between April 2017 and June 2018 with a CSCI who underwent intubation were assessed for inclusion. MPV was provided to consenting participants (who were deemed likely to be able to maintain ventilation on their own) at the time of extubation and was utilised in addition to standard care while participants were awake. MPV settings, usage, and support hours to educate and

SUBMITTER: Wadsworth BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10328823 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature