Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract in Adult Mechanically Ventilated Patients — An Updated Systematic Review with Bayesian Meta-Analysis | Synapse
This review aims to evaluate the effect of selective decontamination of the digestive tract on reducing in-hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated adults.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature on SDD in ICU patients.
Performed a Bayesian meta-analysis to synthesize data and assess mortality outcomes.
Compared SDD outcomes against standard care protocols.
Findings indicate a high probability of reduced in-hospital death associated with SDD.
Statistical analysis supports stronger effects of SDD compared to standard care.
Abstract
There is a high probability that in mechanically ventilated adults in the ICU, SDD, compared to standard care, is associated with a reduction in the risk of in-hospital death.