Development and Validation of a Clinical Risk Score for Post-extubation Dysphagia (CRISPED) in Critically Ill Children

Key Points

• Post-extubation dysphagia occurs frequently in critically ill children, impacting recovery.
• The clinical risk score demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity during validation in the cohort.
• Validation utilized a robust sample across multiple intensive care settings, ensuring comprehensive assessment.
• Such assessments may enable earlier interventions, improving nutrition and recovery outcomes in this vulnerable population.