Respiratory support in the emergency department a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Jane O'DonnellAlison PirretKaren HoareRebecca FennElissa M McDonaldPublished in: Worldviews on evidence-based nursing (2024)
Evidence-based decision-making regarding RS in the ED is challenging. ED clinicians have at times had to rely on non-ED evidence to support their practice. Compared with COT, NHF was seen to be superior and reduced the risk of escalation. Conversely, for this same outcome, NIV was superior to NHF. However, substantial clinical heterogeneity was seen in the NIV delivered. Research considering NHF versus NIV is needed. COVID-19 has exposed the research gaps and slowed the progress of ED research.