Decannulation Quiz

Which of the following are complications of prolonged cannulation?

Which of the following are indications for tracheostomy?

Which of the following is NOT a pre-requisite for decannulation?

Which is the peak cough flow is associated with decannulation failure?

One of the criteria in the SESEDT protocol for decannulation is for the paitent to swallow at least _______ in a 2 minute period.

Studies that adopt instrumental evaluation of swallowing tend to have lower recannulation rates 

Which items are evaluated during the SESEDT protocol?

Factors affecting the ability to breathe through the upper airway during speaking valve and capping may include:

Benefits of speaking valves include:

A smaller diameter tracheostomy tube may improve the ability to breathe through the upper airway during speaking valve and capping.