Clinical Study

Pilot Date on Swallow Function in Nondysphagic Patients Requiring a Tracheotomy Tube

Table 2

Penetration/aspiration.

SubjectPenetration-aspiration scaleOcclusion condition

13Finger
No tracheotomy tube
33Open
Finger
Capped
No tracheotomy tube
42Finger
52No tracheotomy tube
62Finger
Capped