Family practice
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Review Meta Analysis
Pre-arrest predictors of failure to survive after in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a meta-analysis.
Our objective was to perform a systematic review of pre-arrest predictors of the outcome of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in adults. ⋯ We identified several pre-arrest variables associated with failure to survive to discharge. This information should be shared with patients as part of a shared decision-making process regarding the use of do not resuscitate orders.
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Review Meta Analysis
Humidified air inhalation for treating croup: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) is a common cause of upper airway obstruction in children. Treatment with humidified air was previously widely used and is still commonly recommended as home treatment. ⋯ The croup score of children managed in an emergency setting with mild to moderate croup probably does not improve greatly with inhalation of humidified air. There is insufficient evidence to exclude either a small beneficial or a harmful effect.
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Treatments for postherpetic neuralgia--a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
A number of different therapies have been used for postherpetic neuralgia. We decided to conduct a systematic review of existing randomized controlled trials. ⋯ Based on evidence from randomized trials, tricyclic anti-depressants appear to be the only agents of proven benefit for established postherpetic neuralgia.