American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · Jun 2017
Meta AnalysisEffort To Breathe With Various Spontaneous Breathing Trial Techniques. A Physiological Meta-analysis.
Spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs) are designed to simulate conditions after extubation, and it is essential to understand the physiologic impact of different methods. ⋯ Pressure support reduces respiratory effort compared with T-piece. Continuous positive airway pressure of 0 cm H2O and T-piece more accurately reflect the physiologic conditions after extubation.