Comparison of T-piece and pressure support ventilation as spontaneous breathing trials in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The effect of alternative spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) techniques on extubation success and other clinically important outcomes is uncertain. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to clarify the preferable SBT (T-piece or pressure support ventilation [PSV]). Me...

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Main Authors: Yuting Li, Hongxiang Li, Dong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-020-2764-3