Prevalence of mortality among mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care units of Ethiopian hospitals and the associated factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Temesgen AyenewMihretie GedfewMamaru Getie FeteneBelayneh Shetie WorknehAnimut Takele TelaynehAfework Edmealem AbebeBekele Getenet TirunehGuadie Tewabe YingesAddisu GetieMengistu Abebe MeseluPublished in: PloS one (2024)
Our review found that the pooled prevalence of mortality among mechanically ventilated ICU-admitted patients in Ethiopia was considerably high compared to similar studies in the United States (US), China, and other countries. Sepsis, GCS<8, medical cases, MODS, and use of vasopressors were statistically associated with mortality. Clinicians should exercise caution while mechanically ventilating ICU-admitted patients with these factors. However, it should be noted that the exact cause and effect relationship could not be established with this meta-analysis, as the available evidence is not sufficient. Thus, more studies using prospective methods will be required.
Keyphrases
- intensive care unit
- end stage renal disease
- systematic review
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- newly diagnosed
- cardiovascular events
- mechanical ventilation
- peritoneal dialysis
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- prognostic factors
- physical activity
- cardiovascular disease
- palliative care
- randomized controlled trial
- acute kidney injury
- clinical trial
- coronary artery disease
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- body composition