Predictive power of extubation failure diagnosed by cough strength: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jun DuanXiaofang ZhangJianping Song

Published in: Critical care (London, England) (2021)

Weak cough is associated with increased extubation failure. Cough peak flow is superior to the SCSS for predicting extubation failure. However, both show moderate power for predicting extubation failure.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
mechanical ventilation
respiratory failure
acute kidney injury
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
high intensity