Non-invasive respiratory support in pediatric patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background: Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) is globally one of the most common causes of admission to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). There is no clear evidence on which non-invasive respiratory support (NRS) modalities are most effective. We aimed to summarize the existing evidence and compare different NRS modalities in children with AHRF. Methods: We searched Embase, PubMed, CENTRAL, CINAHL Complete, Web of Science, WHO …