BMC pulmonary medicine
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BMC pulmonary medicine · Nov 2017
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyCan high-flow nasal cannula reduce the rate of reintubation in adult patients after extubation? A meta-analysis.
The effects of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) on adult patients after extubation remain controversial. We aimed to further determine the effectiveness of HFNC in comparison to noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) and conventional oxygen therapy (COT). ⋯ In patients after extubation, HFNC is a reliable alternative of NIPPV to reduce rate of reintubation compared with COT.