Date of publication: November 2018
Publication type: Systematic review
In a nutshell: To assess the effects of protocol‐directed sedation management compared to usual care on the duration of mechanical ventilation, intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital mortality and other patient outcomes in mechanically ventilated ICU adults and children.
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Date of publication: November 2018
Publication type: Systematic review
In a nutshell: This review determines if treatment of pulmonary exacerbations with inhaled antibiotics in people with cystic fibrosis improves their quality of life, reduces time off school or work and improves their long‐term survival.
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Date of publication: November 2018
Publication type: Systematic review
In a nutshell: This review assesses the effects of KDs for drug‐resistant epilepsy by reviewing the evidence from randomised controlled trials.
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Date of publication: November 2018
Publication type: Systematic review
In a nutshell: This review evaluates the efficacy of individual caseworker‐assigned discharge plans, as compared to non‐caseworker‐assigned plans, in preventing hospitalisation for AREs in children with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and bronchiectasis.
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