Weaning protocol to reduce mechanical ventilation time in children admitted to pediatric intensive care units: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Suzana Cristina Almeida,
Rayany Cristina Souza,
Ingrid Guerra Azevedo
et al.
Abstract:Background
Invasive Mechanical ventilation (IMV) is necessary for most Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) patients. Although it is a complex process, weaning should be performed as soon as possible due to the adverse effects of IMV. This review aims to identify whether the use of a weaning protocol in a PICU, compared to usual care, can reduce the duration of IMV, length of stay in the PICU, mortality, and adverse events in children.
Methods
The strategy review and selective reports were developed using the… Show more
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