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Technology-enhanced positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) optimization strategies do not reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation but may reduce 28-day mortality in ICU patients, though current evidence certainty is very low. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of technology-enhanced PEEP strategies in mechanical ventilation.

May 30, 2026Critical Care MedicineOpen Access

Technology-Enhanced Strategies to Optimize Positive End-Expiratory Pressure in Patients Receiving Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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ABAdam J. Boulton AEAdel Elfeky RCRachel Court

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Systematic review evaluates technology-enhanced PEEP strategies in ICU patients, indicating potential mortality benefits.

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of technology-enhanced PEEP strategies in mechanical ventilation.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized studies.
Included adults and children receiving invasive mechanical ventilation in ICUs.
Data synthesized from 34 studies involving 2951 patients.
No significant effect on duration of mechanical ventilation (mean difference –0.06 d; 95% CI, –0.20 to 0.09).
Technology-enhanced PEEP strategies reduced 28-day mortality (risk ratio 0.69; 95% CI, 0.52–0.93).
Evidence certainty was low or very low for most outcomes.

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Boulton et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1a82640307b78509434105 https://doi.org/10.1097/ccm.0000000000007144

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May 30, 2026Critical Care MedicineOpen Access

Technology-Enhanced Strategies to Optimize Positive End-Expiratory Pressure in Patients Receiving Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Authors

ABAdam J. Boulton AEAdel Elfeky RCRachel Court

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Overview

Systematic review evaluates technology-enhanced PEEP strategies in ICU patients, indicating potential mortality benefits.

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of technology-enhanced PEEP strategies in mechanical ventilation.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized studies.
Included adults and children receiving invasive mechanical ventilation in ICUs.
Data synthesized from 34 studies involving 2951 patients.
No significant effect on duration of mechanical ventilation (mean difference –0.06 d; 95% CI, –0.20 to 0.09).
Technology-enhanced PEEP strategies reduced 28-day mortality (risk ratio 0.69; 95% CI, 0.52–0.93).
Evidence certainty was low or very low for most outcomes.

Cite This Study

Boulton et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1a82640307b78509434105 https://doi.org/10.1097/ccm.0000000000007144

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