Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist in pediatric intensive care units: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient-ventilator asynchrony is a common problem in mechanical ventilation, leading to an increase in MV complications. Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) is a relatively new modality of mechanical ventilation that can be used for both invasive and non-invasive ventilation. There is evidence that NAVA reduces asynchronous events, but the sample size is small and the effect on specific physiological and clinical outcomes in children is controversial. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of NAVA on physiological parameters and clinical outcomes.

Methods

We searched electronic databases up to 26 September 2024. Clinical trials comparing NAVA with conventional mechanical ventilation modes were included. The pri

SUBMITTER: Cai W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12286966 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature