Deglutition assessment instruments used in critical patients submitted to orotracheal extubation: a scoping review

Purpose: to map, through a literature survey, which instruments are used assess swallowing in patients after orotracheal extubation. Methods: available evidence was mapped six electronic databases and gray literature. There were no restrictions regarding gender, ethnicity of the individuals, language studies, time publication, diagnosis. Results: most mentioned protocol studies Dysphagia Risk Evaluation Protocol cited objective assessment exam flexible endoscopic evaluation swallowing. Conclusion: there is need for specific evaluate this profile patients, addition comparative subjective clinical instrumental imaging.