Effect of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy compared with conventional oxygen therapy in postoperative patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNC) versus conventional oxygen therapy (COT) on the reintubation rate, rate of escalation of respiratory support and clinical outcomes in postextubation adult surgical patients.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis of p...

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Main Authors: Xiwen Zhang, Zhonghua Lu, Wei Chang, Shan-Shan Meng, Jianfeng Xie, Jing-Yuan Xu, Haibo Qiu, Fengmei Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-08-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/8/e027523.full