The efficacy of subglottic secretion drainage in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in the intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective: To review and analyse the clinical nursing effect of subglottic secretion drainage (SSD) on patients with intensive care unit (ICU) ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: The clinical articles published between January, 2000 and May, 2024 were screened from PubMed, Web of Science, Spring, and Science Direct databases. After that, the quality of selected articles was assessed and relevant data were extracted. Results: = 0.03) was shortened in SSD group. Conclusion: The findings revealed that SSD could notably reduce the incidence of VAP and the detection rates for Gram positive and negative bacteria and shorten length of ICU stay time. Systematic review registration: INPLASY202630098 (INPLASY.COM).