[DYSPHAGIA] glucose oxidase test strips & aspiration

[eripley@yahoo.com (Irene Campbell-Taylor)]

The glucose test strips pick up the glucose content of
enteral formulae, reflux and aspiration of which
remains a major hazard for enterally fed, ventialted
patients.
Irene.
--- "Jolley, Paula" <Paula.Jolley@mhmr.state.tx.us>
wrote:
> Hi !
> I am currently trying to brush up on assessment and
> treatment of  vent/trach
> patients .
> In reading, I came across the use of glucose oxidase
> test strips to detect
> aspiration ( it measures the amount of glucose in
> tracheal secretions). This
> is stated to be a more sensitive way in detecting
> aspiration than looking
> for the evidence of blue dye in tracheal secretions
> after suctioning. My
> questions are:
> Can anyone explain to me exactly what the glucose
> value has to do with
> aspiration? Also, Do any of you more experienced
> clinicians use this method
> in your assessment?  Any extra info would be greatly
> appreciated!
> paula  
>
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Irene Campbell-Taylor, PhD
Clinical Neuroscientist

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