Oropharyngeal ultrafast ultrasound measurements in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients do not identify post-extubation stridor.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-extubation stridor is a common complication of endotracheal intubation in ICU. This study aimed to assess whether a series of pre-extubation upper airway ultrasound measurements using shear wave elastography (SWE) could help in detecting post-extubation stridor.

Methods

A prospective observational study (NCT05611437) was conducted between 2022 and 2024, which consecutively included 150 adults ICU patients intubated for more than 24 h, without prior surgical or neurological upper airway disease nor swallowing disorders. SWE measurements were performed in the 24 h before extubation. The occurrence of post-extubation stridor, dysphonia and swallowing disorders were assessed within 72 h.

Results

125 participants were included in the final analysis. A total

SUBMITTER: Machefert M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465404 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature