Dysphagia in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients (DYnAMICS): A Prospective Observational Trial

Abstract

Dysphagia after extubation was common in ICU patients, sustained until hospital discharge in the majority of affected patients, and was an independent predictor of death. Dysphagia after mechanical ventilation may be an overlooked problem. Studies on underlying causes and therapeutic interventions seem warranted.