Meta-analysis
Open access
Aug 2026
Predictive value of diaphragmatic ultrasound for weaning outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Weaning failure in mechanically ventilated patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) remains a critical ICU challenge that substantially increases mortality. Although point-of-care diaphragmatic ultrasound is widely proposed to guide weaning decisions, its diagnostic accuracy re...
Xiaoqing Zhou, Yingnan Xu, Qianjun Yan et al.
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