The American journal of emergency medicine
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Meta Analysis
Colchicine administration for percutaneous coronary intervention: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The efficacy of colchicine administration in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of colchicine administration versus placebo on treatment efficacy for PCI. ⋯ Colchicine treatment may be effective to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events in patients undergoing PCI.
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Meta Analysis
Effects of ultrasound-guided techniques for radial arterial catheterization: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
This study aimed to evaluate whether ultrasound-guided techniques are superior compared to traditional palpation techniques in patients undergoing radial artery catheterization (RAC). ⋯ This study indicated that ultrasound-guided techniques were superior compared to traditional palpation techniques for RAC in terms of efficacy and complications.
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Identification of predictors of outcome at the scene of drowning events could guide prevention, care and resource utilization. This review aimed to describe where, what and how scene predictive factors have been evaluated in drowning outcome studies. ⋯ Gaps to be addressed in drowning outcomes research include data from low- and middle-income countries, standardized definition of factors to allow evaluation across studies, inclusive study populations that can be generalized beyond those receiving medical care, study rescue and resuscitation factors, use of more meaningful outcomes (survival with good neurologic status) and advanced analyses to identify which factors are true predictors versus confounding variables.
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Comparative efficacy of therapeutics for traumatic musculoskeletal pain in the emergency setting: A network meta-analysis.
Musculoskeletal pain control is essential in the management of trauma patients in the emergency department (ED). Here, we performed a network meta-analysis of the use of analgesics to manage traumatic musculoskeletal pain. ⋯ NSAIDs were the most effective medications for treating traumatic musculoskeletal pain, and combination therapies may not have advantages in the ED setting.
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Meta Analysis
The efficacy of ginger for the treatment of migraine: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.
The efficacy of ginger for migraine remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of ginger versus placebo on treatment in migraine patients. ⋯ Ginger is safe and effective in treating migraine patients with pain outcomes assessed at 2 h.