Comparison 16. SmartCare™ versus non‐automated weaning.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Use of noninvasive ventilation following extubation (based on type of control arm)	4	377	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	0.68 [0.44, 1.06]
1.1 Predominantly protocolized control strategy	3	275	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	0.57 [0.35, 0.93]
1.2 Predominantly non‐protocolized control strategy	1	102	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	1.33 [0.50, 3.57]