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Neuromuscular blocking agents in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract

IntroductionRandomized trials investigating neuromuscular blocking agents in adult acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have been inconclusive about effects on mortality, which is very high in this population. Uncertainty also exists about the associated risk of ICU-acquired weakness.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. We searched the Cochrane (Central) database, MEDLINE, EMBASE, ACP Journal Club, and clinical trial …

Authors

Alhazzani W; Alshahrani M; Jaeschke R; Forel JM; Papazian L; Sevransky J; Meade MO

Journal

Critical Care, Vol. 17, No. 2,

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

January 1, 2013

DOI

10.1186/cc12557

ISSN

1364-8535