British journal of anaesthesia
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Reducing the dose of neuromuscular blocking agents with adjuncts: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Acute global shortages of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) threaten to impact adversely on perioperative and critical care. The use of pharmacological adjuncts may reduce NMBA dose. However, the magnitude of any putative effects remains unclear. ⋯ PROSPERO: CRD42020183969.
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Epidural analgesia, intrapartum hyperthermia, and neonatal brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Epidural analgesia is associated with intrapartum hyperthermia, and chorioamnionitis is associated with neonatal brain injury. However, it is not known if epidural hyperthermia is associated with neonatal brain injury. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated three questions: (1) does epidural analgesia cause intrapartum hyperthermia, (2) is intrapartum hyperthermia associated with neonatal brain injury, and (3) is epidural-induced hyperthermia associated with neonatal brain injury? ⋯ Epidural analgesia is a cause of intrapartum hyperthermia, and intrapartum hyperthermia of any cause is associated with neonatal brain injury. Further work is required to establish if epidural-induced hyperthermia is a cause of neonatal brain injury.
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Prospectively assessed neurodevelopmental outcomes in studies of anaesthetic neurotoxicity in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
A single pediatric general anesthetic exposure is associated with increased parental-reported behavioural changes though no difference in general intelligence.
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Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of renal injury in surgical patients: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
The aim of this systematic review was to summarise the results of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that have evaluated pharmacological interventions for renoprotection in people undergoing surgery. ⋯ There are multiple effective pharmacological renoprotective interventions for people undergoing surgery.
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Letter Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Comparison between ultrasound-guided and digital palpation techniques for identification of the cricothyroid membrane: a meta-analysis.