1. Effect of early tracheostomy on resource utilization and clinical outcomes in critically ill patients: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials 
T. Szakmany, P. Russell, A.R. Wilkes, J.E. Hall 
British Journal of Anaesthesia 
Volume 114, Issue 3, Pages (March 2015)
DOI: /bja/aeu440
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2. Fig 1
Preferred PRISMA flow diagram detailing search strategy and identification of studies used in data synthesis.
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3. Fig 2
Forest plot of short-term mortality. Year: date of trial conducted.
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4. Fig 3
Forest plot of length of intensive care stay (days). Year: date of trial conducted.
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5. Fig 4
Forest plot of duration of mechanical ventilation (days). Year: date of trial conducted.
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6. Fig 5 Forest plot of incidence of VAP. Year: date of trial conducted.
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7. Fig 6
Forest plot of duration of sedation (days). Year: date of trial conducted.
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8. Fig 7
Forest plot of long-term mortality. Year: date of trial conducted.
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9. Fig 8
Forest plot of tracheostomy procedures performed. Year: date of trial conducted.
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