Timing of Tracheostomy in ICU Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Timing of Tracheostomy in ICU Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

<b>Background:</b> The ideal timing for tracheostomy in critically ill patients is still debated. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether early tracheostomy improves clinical outcomes compared to late tracheostomy or prolonged intubation in critically ill patients on me...

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Main Authors: Raffaele Merola, Carmine Iacovazzo, Stefania Troise, Annachiara Marra, Antonella Formichella, Giuseppe Servillo, Maria Vargas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
early tracheostomy
intensive care unit
critically ill patients
mechanical ventilation
trial sequential analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/9/1165

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