Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2013
Review Meta AnalysisAntipyretic therapy in febrile critically ill adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
To determine whether fever control with antipyretic therapy effects the mortality of febrile critically ill adults. ⋯ This meta-analysis found no evidence that fever treatment influences mortality in critically ill adults without acute neurological injury. However, studies were underpowered to detect clinically important differences.
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2013
ReviewNonpharmacologic interventions for prevention of catheter-related thrombosis: a systematic review.
The aim of this study was to summarize randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of nonpharmacologic interventions for prevention of catheter-related thromboses (CRTs). ⋯ Peripherally inserted central catheters and femoral insertion of CVCs should be avoided if possible. Randomized controlled trials are needed to ascertain the effects of other nonpharmacologic interventions to prevent CRT.