EE: Gas Collection Devices (2013)

EE: Gas Collection Devices (2013)

• Assessment
  Is there a difference in accuracy of RMR measurements related to different types of gas collection devices (such as facemask, mouthpieces with noseclips or ventilated hood/canopy) in the critically ill population?

  • Conclusion

    There were no original research studies identified regarding the differences in RMR measurement accuracy between different types of gas collection devices in critically ill adults.

  • Grade: V
    • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
    • Grade II is Fair;
    • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
    • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
    • Grade V is Not Assignable.
    • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
    • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
    • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
    • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
    • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
  • Search Plan and Results: EE: Gas Collection Devices in Critically Ill Individuals 2012