The American journal of emergency medicine
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Meta Analysis
Effectiveness of yoga therapy for migraine treatment: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.
Yoga therapy may have some potential in treating migraine, and thus this meta-analysis aims to explore the efficacy of yoga therapy for patients with migraine. ⋯ Yoga therapy may be effective to treat migraine patients, but it should be recommended with caution because of heterogeneity.
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Meta Analysis
Significant association between anemia and higher risk for COVID-19 mortality: A meta-analysis of adjusted effect estimates.
This study aimed to evaluate whether there was a significant relationship between anemia and the risk for mortality among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients by a quantitative meta-analysis based on the adjusted effect estimates. ⋯ Our meta-analysis based on risk factors-adjusted effect estimates indicated that anemia was independently associated with a significantly elevated risk for mortality among COVID-19 patients.
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Meta Analysis
Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasonography for intussusception in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ileocolic intussusception can be challenging to diagnose due to vague complaints, but rapid diagnosis and treatment can help prevent morbidity and mortality. Prior research has focused on radiologic ultrasound, with more recent studies focusing on point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS). This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the diagnostic accuracy of POCUS for children with suspected ileocolic intussusception. ⋯ POCUS has excellent diagnostic accuracy for intussusception in children presenting to the emergency department.
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Meta Analysis
Outcome of cardiopulmonary resuscitation with different ventilation modes in adults: A meta-analysis.
The optimal airway management strategy for cardiac arrest remains unclear. This study aimed to compare the effects of different initial airway interventions on improving clinical outcomes based on the 2010 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines and later. ⋯ Opening the airway is significantly associated with improved clinical outcomes, and the findings suggest that effective ETI based on mask ventilation should be implemented as early as possible once the patient has experienced cardiac arrest.