| CHEP (n=26) | CHP (n=12) | ||||
| AA (n=6) | A (n=20) | AA (n=4) | A (n=8) | ||
| Swallowing | NGT removal (days) | 14.33 (+1.36) | 15.68 (+2.77) | 16.50 (+0.57) | 17.25 (+1.16) |
| Number of acts to clear the pharynx | 1.66 (+0.51) | 2.31 (+0.65) | 2.50 (+0.57) | 2.75 (+0.46) | |
| Phonation | GIRBAS Score | 1.23 (+0.05) | 1.53 (+0.15) | 2.50 (+0.57) | 2.72 (+0.20) |
| Breathing | Decannulation (days) | 25.66 (+1.36) | 29.52 (+3.11) | 31.50 (+0.57) | 35.25 (+3.49) |
| Tracheostomy closure (days) | 61.66 (+19.11) | 74.84 (+26.45) | 79.50 (+12.12) | 99.50 (+29.30) | |