Cough peak flow to predict extubation outcome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Natália de Araújo FerreiraArthur de Sá Ferreira Fernando Silva Guimarães

Published in: Revista Brasileira de terapia intensiva (2022)

A cough peak flow assessment considering a cutoff between 55 and 65L/minute may be useful as a complementary measurement prior to extubation. Additional well-designed studies are necessary to identify the best method and equipment to record the cough peak flow as well as the best cutoff.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
mechanical ventilation
respiratory failure
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation