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Open Access 08-01-2024 | Tracheostomy | Review

Predictive Factors for Successful Decannulation in Patients with Tracheostomies and Brain Injuries: A Systematic Review

Authors: Thomas Gallice, Emmanuelle Cugy, Olivier Branchard, Patrick Dehail, Geoffroy Moucheboeuf

Published in: Dysphagia

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Abstract

Neurological patients frequently have disorders of consciousness, swallowing disorders, or neurological states that are incompatible with extubation. Therefore, they frequently require tracheostomies during their stay in an intensive care unit. After the acute phase, tracheostomy weaning and decannulation are generally expected to promote rehabilitation. However, few reliable predictive factors (PFs) for decannulation have been identified in this patient population. We sought to identify PFs that may be used during tracheostomy weaning and decannulation in patients with brain injuries. We conducted a systematic review of the literature regarding potential PFs for decannulation; searches were performed on 16 March 2021 and 1 June 2022. The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro, OPENGREY, OPENSIGLE, Science Direct, CLINICAL TRIALS and CENTRAL. We searched for all article types, except systematic reviews, meta-analyses, abstracts, and position articles. Retrieved articles were published in English or French, with no date restriction. In total, 1433 articles were identified; 26 of these were eligible for inclusion in the review. PFs for successful decannulation in patients with acquired brain injuries (ABIs) included high neurological status, traumatic brain injuries rather than stroke or anoxic brain lesions, younger age, effective swallowing, an effective cough, and the absence of pulmonary infections. Secondary PFs included early tracheostomy, supratentorial lesions, the absence of critical illness polyneuropathy/myopathy, and the absence of tracheal lesions. To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review to identify PFs for decannulation in patients with ABIs. These PFs may be used by clinicians during tracheostomy weaning.
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Metadata
Title
Predictive Factors for Successful Decannulation in Patients with Tracheostomies and Brain Injuries: A Systematic Review
Authors
Thomas Gallice
Emmanuelle Cugy
Olivier Branchard
Patrick Dehail
Geoffroy Moucheboeuf
Publication date
08-01-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Dysphagia
Print ISSN: 0179-051X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0460
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-023-10646-2