Can You Eat with Trach and Vent? Exploring Oral Feeding Safety
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While it may seem counterintuitive, studies show that many patients on a tracheostomy and ventilator can eat and drink safely, even in the ICU. The ability to eat with a trach and vent is dependent on the patient's individual medical stability and swallowing function, which requires careful assessment by a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
