International journal of nursing studies
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Review Meta Analysis
Diagnostic accuracy of diaphragm ultrasound to predict weaning outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
The accuracy of diaphragm ultrasound for predicting weaning outcome is still debated, despite the publication of numerous studies evaluating this issue. ⋯ Registered on http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO as CRD42017058028. Tweetable abstract: Diaphragm ultrasound predicts extubation failure with high specificity. Absence of diaphragm dysfunction does not imply no risk of extubation failure.