Investigation of a 3 oz Water Protocol on Patients With Tracheostomies
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Summary
Examining the validity of a novel 3 oz protocol in patients with tracheostomies as compared to the gold standard of instrumental swallow assessments (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow or Modified Barium Swallow Study).
Description
The purpose of this research study is to determine if a 3 oz water screening protocol is an effective screen for patients with openings in their airways (i.e. tracheostomies). This procedure is already in use for many different populations and is particularly useful for clinicians who want to understand who is at risk for having food or liquid enter the lungs while eating or drinking (i.e. aspiration).
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Has a tracheostomy * Able to remain alert for testing * Not on a modified diet for pre-existing dysphagia * No head of bed restrictions * Not NPO by physician for any reason other than possible dysphagia * At least 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Does not have a tracheostomy * Unable to remain alert for testing * On a modified diet due to pre-existing dysphagia * Head of bed restrictions for greater than or equal to 30 degrees * NPO by physician for reasons other than possible dysphagia * Less than 18 years old
Interventions
- Other3 Oz water screen
Patient will consume 3 oz of water continuously without stopping and then will be monitored for one minute post completion. Patient will complete this twice in the same session.
Location
- Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, New York