Tracheostomy timing and outcome in critically ill patients with stroke: a meta-analysis and meta-regression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke patients requiring mechanical ventilation often have a poor prognosis. The optimal timing of tracheostomy and its impact on mortality in stroke patients remains uncertain. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of tracheostomy timing and its association with reported all-cause overall mortality. Secondary outcomes were the effect of tracheostomy timing on neurological outcome (modified Rankin Scale, mRS), hospital length of stay (LOS), and intensive care unit (ICU) LOS.

Methods

We searched 5 databases for entries related to acute stroke and tracheostomy from inception to 25 November 2022. We adhered to PRISMA guidance for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Selected studies included (1) ICU-admitted patients who had stroke (either ac

SUBMITTER: Premraj L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10068163 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature