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. 2013 Dec 9;2013(12):CD004127. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004127.pub3

Comparison 7. Noninvasive versus invasive weaning.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Average duration of ventilation related to weaning 9   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
1.1 COPD 4 355 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐1.43 [‐3.12, 0.26]
1.2 Mixed 5 290 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.17 [‐4.01, 4.35]