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Larynx01:21

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Minimally Invasive Murine Laryngoscopy for Close-Up Imaging of Laryngeal Motion During Breathing and Swallowing
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Vocal function following discharge from intensive care.

I Nixon1, S Ramsay, K Mackenzie

  • 1Department of ENT, North Glasgow Hospitals NHS Trust, Gartnavel General Hospital, Scotland, UK.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|January 12, 2010
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Patients surviving intensive care report significant vocal morbidity, with over a third experiencing voice problems. This study highlights the need for vocal health assessments in post-intensive care follow-up to identify and manage these issues.

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Published on: December 1, 2023

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Otolaryngology
  • Patient Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Growing interest in long-term outcomes after intensive care.
  • Vocal morbidity in intensive care survivors is an under-reported area.
  • Understanding post-intensive care patient experiences is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify subjective, patient-reported vocal morbidity after intensive care discharge.
  • To assess the prevalence and severity of voice problems in survivors.
  • To establish a baseline for vocal health in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study design involving intensive care unit (ICU) admissions.
  • Inclusion of 181 suitable patients from 273 assessed admissions.
  • Utilized the Voice Symptom Scale (VSS) questionnaire for data collection.

Main Results:

  • Eighty-three patients completed the Voice Symptom Scale.
  • 33% of patients reported vocal morbidity exceeding that of early laryngeal cancer patients.
  • 16% reported vocal morbidity greater than patients attending voice clinics.

Conclusions:

  • Significant vocal morbidity affects up to one-third of intensive care survivors.
  • The Voice Symptom Scale can identify patients needing referral in ICU follow-up.
  • Vocal health should be a consideration in long-term critical care patient management.