Retraction: Comparative analysis of efficacy and pain management in acute respiratory failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis

After publication, post-publication review by the Editorial Office revealed that the article [1] (DOI: 10.22514/sv.2025.016) contained a number of irrelevant citations and, in some cases, lacked appropriate citations (e.g., [5], [7], [16], [18]). These irrelevant citations compromise the validity of the introduction and discussion sections and undermine the overall trustworthiness of the published work.

The authors were notified of the concerns. In their response, they acknowledged the citation errors, took full responsibility for the oversight, and voluntarily requested retraction of the article in accordance with COPE guidelines and the journal’s academic standards.

Accordingly, the editors have decided to retract the article. This Retraction has been approved by the Editor-in-Chief. The original article PDF remains available with a “RETRACTED” watermark for transparency. This retraction has been issued to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.