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

Swallowing disorders may be associated with adverse clinical outcomes in patients following invasive mechanical ventilation. We investigated the incidence of dysphagia, its time course, and association with clinically relevant outcomes in extubated critically ill patients.Prospective observational trial with systematic dysphagia screening and follow-up until 90 days or death.ICU of a tertiary care academic center.One thousand three-hundred four...