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- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe respiratory failure in newborn infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2008
Neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a complex procedure of life support used in severe but potentially reversible respiratory failure in term infants. Although the number of babies eligible for ECMO is small and the use of ECMO invasive
- Extubation from low‐rate intermittent positive airway pressure versus extubation after a trial of endotracheal continuous positive airway pressure in intubated preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2001
Failure of extubation and subsequent reintubation may result in additional stress and trauma to the premature infant. Treating infants about to be extubated with a period of endotracheal CPAP has been suggested as a method of preparing for extubation. How
- Family therapy for asthma in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Apr-2005
Psychosocial and emotional factors are important in childhood asthma. Nevertheless, drug therapy alone continues to be the main treatment. Treatment programmes that include behavioural or psychological interventions have been developed to improve disturbe
- Fast‐track cardiac care for adult cardiac surgical patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Sep-2016
Fast-track cardiac care is a complex intervention involving several components of care during cardiac anaesthesia and in the postoperative period, with the ultimate aim of early extubation after surgery, to reduce length of stay in the intensive care unit
- Feather versus non‐feather bedding for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2000
Two recent epidemiological studies have reported that children using non-feather pillows suffered from more frequent episodes of wheeze than those using feather pillows
- Fetal pulse oximetry for fetal assessment in labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2014
The use of conventional cardiotocographic (CTG) monitoring of fetal well-being during labour is associated with an increased caesarean section rate, compared with intermittent auscultation of the fetal heart rate, resulting in a reduction in neonatal seiz
- Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Feb-2017
Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) have been shown to be effective and safe in preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE). They may also be effective for the initial treatment of VTE. This is the third update of the Cochrane Review first published in 1999
- Flow-cycled versus time-cycled synchronized ventilation for neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2010
Synchronized ventilation of neonates is standard care in industrialized countries. Both flow-cycled and time-cycled modes of synchronized ventilation are in widespread use for assisted ventilation of neonates.
- Fluid restriction and prophylactic indomethacin versus prophylactic indomethacin alone for prevention of morbidity and mortality in extremely low birth weight infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jun-2011
Although survival of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants has dramatically improved over the last decades, the rate of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) has not changed. The use of indomethacin prophylaxis in ELBW infants results in improved short-ter
- Fluoroquinolones for treating tuberculosis (presumed drug‐sensitive)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jun-2013
Currently the World Health Organization only recommend fluoroquinolones for people with presumed drug-sensitive tuberculosis (TB) who cannot take standard first-line drugs. However, use of fluoroquinolones could shorten the length of treatment and improve
- Fluticasone at different doses for chronic asthma in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Oct-2008
Inhaled fluticasone propionate (FP) is a high-potency inhaled corticosteroid used in the treatment of asthma.
- Fluticasone versus beclomethasone or budesonide for chronic asthma in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2007
Beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) and budesonide (BUD) are commonly prescribed inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of asthma. Fluticasone propionate (FP) is newer agent with greater potency in in-vitro assays.
- Fluticasone versus placebo for chronic asthma in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Oct-2008
Inhaled fluticasone propionate (FP) is a relatively new inhaled corticosteroid for the treatment of asthma.
- Formoterol versus short‐acting beta‐agonists as relief medication for adults and children with asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Sep-2010
Formoterol is a long-acting beta2-agonist but because it has a fast onset of action it can also be used as a relief medication.
- Fully intermittent dosing with drugs for treating tuberculosis in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2001
The number of people infected with tuberculosis continues to rise worldwide. Rifampicin-containing treatment regimens can achieve high cure rates. Intermittent drug treatment delivered in the community has the potential to improve adherence to treatment.
- Functional endoscopic balloon dilation of sinus ostia for chronic rhinosinusitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Jun-2011
Dilation of sinus ostia using a high-pressure balloon has been introduced as a treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) refractory to medical treatment. The efficacy of this technology, however, has not been systematically reviewed.
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2009
This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 3, 2006.
- Garlic for the common cold
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2014
Garlic is alleged to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties that relieve the common cold, among other beneficial effects. There is widespread usage of garlic supplements. The common cold is associated with significant morbidity and economic consequen
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux treatment for prolonged non-specific cough in children and adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Dec-2010
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is said to be the causative factor in up to 41% of adults with chronic cough. Treatment for GORD includes conservative measures (diet manipulation), pharmaceutical therapy (motility or prokinetic agents, H2-antagonis
- Glucocorticoids for croup in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jan-2023
Glucocorticoids are the mainstay for the treatment of croup. The existing evidence demonstrates that glucocorticoids are effective in the treatment of croup in children. However, updating the evidence on their clinical relevance in croup is imperative. Th
