Table 3 Cough flow with and without tracheostomy tube
Primary disease N = 103 | before decannulation (L/min) | After decannulation (L/min) | Differences (L/min) |
|---|---|---|---|
Pulmonary disease (n = 24) | 126.7 ± 22.9 | 176.5 ± 74.4 | 49.8 ± 61.0 |
Acute brain injury (n = 45) | 124.7 ± 25.5 | 152.7 ± 38.1 | 28.0 ± 28.1 |
VPF(n = 18) | 119.2 ± 23.7 | 154.2 ± 32.3 | 35.0 ± 22.6 |
Multiorgan failure (n = 1) | 115 | 205 | 90 |
Thoracoabdominal surgery (n = 15) | 161.3 ± 53.7 | 243.7 ± 81.3 | 82.3 ± 63.5 |