Predictors of extubation readiness in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Wissam ShalishSamantha LatremouilleJesse PapenburgGuilherme Mendes Sant'Anna

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition (2018)

There is a lack of strong evidence to support the use of extubation readiness tests in preterm infants. Although spontaneous breathing trials are attractive assessment tools, higher quality studies are needed for determining the optimal strategies for improving their accuracy.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
cardiac surgery
low birth weight
mechanical ventilation
respiratory failure
intensive care unit
case control
acute respiratory distress syndrome