biostudies-literatureUnknown29(1)Machefert MSKR - Air Liquide Medical Systems<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>125 participants were included in the final analysis. A totalCritical care (London, England)406https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12465404biostudies-literatureOropharyngeal ultrafast ultrasound measurements in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients do not identify post-extubation stridor.PMC12465404Diaz Lopez CLamia BMedrinal CPrieur GSchnell GArtaud-Macari EDubois CCombret YMachefert MfalseOropharyngeal ultrafast ultrasound measurements in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients do not identify post-extubation stridor.<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>125 participants were included in the final analysis. A total2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Sep2026-07-15T06:03:07.283Z2026-06-30T03:16:35.12ZS-EPMC124654044099953710.1186/s13054-025-05659-2