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Pulmonary artery catheters for adult patients in intensive care
Cochrane Quality and Productivity topics
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
"NICE summary of review conclusions
The use of pulmonary artery catheters for adult patients in intensive care is not supported by sufficient good quality evidence. Consideration could be given to using it only in the context of a research or audit project.
The limited evidence does not support the use of pulmonary artery catheters in patients undergoing major surgery or critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units.
Reducing or stopping the use of ...
Intra-amniotic surfactant for women at risk of preterm birth for preventing respiratory distress in newborns
Cochrane Quality and Productivity topics
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
"NICE summary of review conclusions
Intraamniotic instillation of surfactant for women at risk of preterm birth is not supported by sufficient good quality evidence. Consideration could be given to using it only within the context of a research or audit project.
Reducing or stopping intraamniotic instillation of surfactant for women at risk of preterm birth is likely to improve the quality of patient care in the NHS by avoiding unnecessary procedures. It may be of value in ...
Anti-leukotriene agents compared to inhaled corticosteroids in the management of recurrent and/or chronic asthma in adults and children
Cochrane Quality and Productivity topics
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
"NICE summary of review conclusions
Evidence shows that anti-leukotrienes are safe but slightly less effective than a low dose of inhaled corticosteroids, and therefore should not replace inhaled corticosteroids as the first line regular monotherapy for persistent asthma. More research is needed to determine the relative efficacy of anti-leukotrienes in children.
To maintain clinical quality and prevent expenditure on a less effective intervention, leukotriene antagonists ...
Pulmonary Artery Catheterization in the Intensive Care Unit: Just Numbers Floating By?
Less Is More Collection - JAMA Network
Armstrong E, et al. Arch Intern Med. 2011;171(12):1110-1111
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ver más ... 2011Don't neglect to consider the complications from use of pulmonary artery catheter due to their clinical severity, which can cause high morbidity and mortality.
Less Is More Collection - JAMA Network
Armstrong E, et al. Arch Intern Med. 2011;171(12):1109.
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ver más ... 2011