Journal article
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