Coronavirus (COVID-19): Evidence Collection. Evidence Aid
Some patients with COVID-19 will become critically ill and may be immobilized in bed or need mechanical ventilation (MV). Their body position may affect their heart and lungs, recovery and their chances of survival.
In this Cochrane systematic review, the authors searched for randomized and quasi-randomized trials evaluating the effects of turning patients onto their sides when they have to stay in bed. They did not impose any languages restrictions and did their searches in May 2015. They ...
The test shows promise and further research to provide robust evidence is encouraged, particularly to demonstrate the value of using the test results in clinical decision-making.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
1.1 Current evidence on the safety of endoscopic transluminal pancreatic necrosectomy shows that there are serious but well‑recognised complications. Evidence on efficacy is adequate to support the use of this procedure provided that standard arrangements are in place for clinical governance, consent and audit.
1.2 Patient selection should be done by a multidisciplinary team experienced in the management of the condition.
1.3 Endoscopic transluminal pancreatic necrosectomy should only be ...