Performance of the cuff leak test in adults in predicting post-extubation airway complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Performance of the cuff leak test in adults in predicting post-extubation airway complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Clinical practice guidelines recommend performing a cuff leak test in mechanically ventilated adults who meet extubation criteria to screen those at high risk for post-extubation stridor. Previous systematic reviews demonstrated excellent specificity of the cuff leak test but dis...

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Main Authors: Akira Kuriyama, Jeffrey L. Jackson, Jun Kamei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Airway extubation
Airway obstruction
Cuff leak test
Guidelines
Sensitivity and specificity
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-020-03358-8

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