Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology
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Braz J Otorhinolaryngol · Nov 2018
Observational StudyPredictive factors for oropharyngeal dysphagia after prolonged orotracheal intubation.
Lesions in the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx due to endotracheal intubation can cause reduction in the local motility and sensitivity, impairing the swallowing process, resulting in oropharyngeal dysphagia. ⋯ Patients submitted to prolonged intubation who have risk factors associated with dysphagia and aspiration should be submitted to an early speech-language/audiology assessment and receive appropriate and timely treatment. The recognition of these predictive factors by the entire multidisciplinary team can minimize the possibility of clinical complications inherent to the risk of dysphagia and aspiration in extubated patients.
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Braz J Otorhinolaryngol · Nov 2018
Validation of a Portuguese version of the health-related quality of life measure for active chronic otitis media (COMQ-12).
Measuring the impact on quality of life, especially after the beginning of the treatment, is becoming increasingly important in healthcare. ⋯ The COMQ-12 Portuguese version showed high reliability, and may be used as an assessment of quality of life in patients with chronic otitis media.