Table 1 Characteristics of studies that used the cuff-leak test to predict extubation failure
Author | Number of patients | Type of patients | Cut-off value | Sensitivity/specificity | Stridor/reintubation, N (% of positive tests) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fisher [8] | 62 | Upper airway obstruction | n.a. | 100/85 | n.a. |
Sandhu [9] | 110 | Trauma | 11.7% | n.a./98 | 14 (n.a.) |
Miller [10] | 110 | At risk | 110 ml | 83/99 | 6 (n.a.) |
Engoren [7] | 524 | Post operative | 110 ml | 0/96 | 2 (0) |
De Backer [5] | 76 | Mixed | 15.5% | 75/72 | 10 (80) |
Jaber [11] | 112 | Mixed | 110 ml (or 12%) | 85/95 | 13 (n.a.) |
Maury [12] | 115 | Medical | n.a. | 100/98 | 4 (100) |