Post-extubation dysphagia (PED) is a frequent but still underestimated condition in the intensive care units (ICU). In the international literature, the manifestations and consequences of PED lead to intra- and post-intensive care comorbidities. The exact etiology of PED is unknown, but considered multifactorial. Numerous causes, acquired during ICU, can lead to a delay in the reintroduction of intravenous nutrition, or even favor the development of inhalation pneumopathy. One of these causes is the presence of the nasogastric tube. The incidence of ECD varies from 3 to 62%. Its presence impacts morbidity and mortality. Preventive strategies for PED have only been studied with questionable methodologies. The goal of ICU therapists is to detect PED as early as possible in order to implement curative strategies such as adapted nutrition and early swallowing rehabilitation.
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Time to feeding resumption post extubation
Timeframe: Day 1