Novel method for sealing tracheostomies immediately after decannulation—An acute clinical feasibility study

This study examined the feasibility and impact of intratracheal tracheostomy sealing on laryngeal airflow and voice quality immediately following decannulation in 15 tracheostomized adult patients in the ICU. During the study, lung function data (FEV1, FVC, PEF) were collected using a Vitalograph Pneumotrac Spirometer with Spirotrac 5 software.