Tracheostomy tube removal in critically ill patients
This trial studies the process of removing a tracheostomy tube from critically ill patients who are ready. It focuses on making sure patients can breathe on their own and swallow safely before the tube is taken out.
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Who can take part
- You are a critically ill patient being treated in the hospital and have a tracheostomy tube.
- You can breathe on your own with a machine that gives you extra oxygen for at least 24 hours.
- You have a strong cough or gag reflex, which shows you can protect your airway.
- You have a score above 8 on the Glasgow Coma Scale (a test of consciousness).
- You are 18 years old or older.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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