U.S., June 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07659275) titled 'Swallowing Assessment for Predicting Extubation Failure in Critically Ill Patients' on June 15.
Brief Summary: Extubation failure, defined as the need for reintubation after planned removal of the endotracheal tube, occurs in up to 20% of critically ill patients and is associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation, longer intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and increased mortality. Current assessments of extubation readiness focus primarily on respiratory performance and do not routinely evaluate upper airway protective function.
The Airway Protection for Extubation (APEX) score is a bedside assessment tool based on swallowing biome...