Publications by authors named "Jessica M Pagel"
Laryngoscope
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Acute laryngeal injury (ALgI) is a complication of prolonged intubation that may affect decannulation rates, and this study reviews its incidence and characteristics among post-intubated patients.
- The study found that 49 out of 119 patients developed ALgI, with female patients, higher BMI, and shorter stature being more common among those affected, while decannulation rates were lower for these patients.
- Factors like lower Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and lack of tobacco use were associated with successful decannulation, and conservative treatment for ALgI showed limited success after 71 days post-extubation.
