Inspiratory muscle training in weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Prolonged mechanical ventilation in intensive care unit (ICU) patients poses significant challenges, including increased morbidity and healthcare costs. Effective weaning strategies are critical to improving patient's outcomes, yet the optimal approach remains unclear. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has emerged as a potential adjunct therapy to facilitate weaning, addressing the gap in standardized interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate the effectiveness of IMT on weaning from mechanical ventilation in ICU patients. Seven randomized controlled trials published since 2019 were analyzed, comparing various IMT protocols. The findings support that high-intensity IMT can enhance extubation success rates and reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation. However, con

SUBMITTER: Andrade-Rebolledo FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12835378 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature