Department of Clinical Technology, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Research Article
The Effectiveness of Helmet Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Treating Adult Patients with COVID-19: A Meta-Analysis
Author(s): Shammah Ahmed Ali*
Background: COVID-19 patients frequently develop severe Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (AHRF) and many patients have received a Helmet CPAP (H-CPAP) to enhance oxygenation and avoid intubation. The current meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of helmet CPAP in treating adult patients with COVID-19.
Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) reporting guideline was followed. Comprehensive databases including PubMed, Web of Science as well as a web search engine (Google Scholar). In addition, we scanned through the reference lists of all primary research and review articles for further studies that might be relevant.
Result: A total of 10 studies were included in the analysis. The observed log odds ratios ranged from -4.7653 to 2.7726. According to the Q-test (.. View More»
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