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Table 2 Swallowing screen to predict prolonged feeding-tube dependence (N = 123)

From: Predicting feeding-tube dependence in patients following endotracheal extubation: a two-item swallowing screen

 

Feeding-tube dependence

Total

Yes ( +)

No ( −)

Swallowing screena

Failed, n

69

26

95

Passed, n

14

14

28

Total

83

40

123

  1. aSensitivity (95% CI) = 0.83 (0.75–0.91), Specificity (95% CI) = 0.35 (0.20–0.49), Accuracy (95% CI) = 0.68 (0.59–0.75)
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