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- Frequency of endotracheal suctioning for the prevention of respiratory morbidity in ventilated newborns
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Mar-2016
Endotracheal suctioning consists of the mechanical aspiration of pulmonary secretions from the endotracheal tube (ETT) to prevent obstruction. The optimal frequency of ETT suctioning has not been defined.
- Fresh frozen plasma for cardiovascular surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2015
Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) is a blood component containing procoagulant factors, which is sometimes used in cardiovascular surgery with the aim of reducing the risk of bleeding. The purpose of this review is to assess the risk of mortality for patients und
- FSH replaced by low-dose hCG in the late follicular phase versus continued FSH for assisted reproductive techniques
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2013
During controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is frequently used for several days to achieve follicular development. FSH is a relatively expensive drug, substantially contributing to the total expenses of assisted rep
- Full‐mouth treatment modalities (within 24 hours) for periodontitis in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jun-2022
Periodontitis is a highly prevalent, chronic inflammation that causes damage to the soft tissues and bones supporting the teeth. Conventional treatment is quadrant scaling and root planing (the second step of periodontal therapy), which comprises scaling
- Fully intermittent dosing with drugs for treating tuberculosis in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Oct-2008
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 analysis-based interventions for challenging behaviour in dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Dec-2011
Functional analysis (FA) for the management of challenging behaviour is a promising behavioural intervention that involves exploring the meaning or purpose of an individual’s behaviour. It extends the ‘ABC’ approach of behavioural analysis, to overcome th
- Functional capacity evaluations for the prevention of occupational re-injuries in injured workers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2016
Functional capacity evaluation (FCE) has been widely used to assess workers’ physical state of readiness to return to work (RTW) after an injury and to make recommendations for the time and capacity in which they might return. FCEs are also used to preven
- 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.
- Fundal pressure during the second stage of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Aug-2009
Fundal pressure during the second stage of labour involves application of manual pressure to the uppermost part of the uterus directed towards the birth canal in an attempt to assist spontaneous vaginal delivery and avoid prolonged second stage or the nee
- Fundal pressure versus controlled cord traction as part of the active management of the third stage of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Sep-2010
There are two basic interventions to help to deliver the placenta as part of the active management of the third stage of labour: (1) fundal pressure, and (2) controlled traction on the umbilical cord. Both of these methods may, in addition, have adverse o
- Fundoplication versus postoperative medication for gastro-oesophageal reflux in children with neurological impairment undergoing gastrostomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Aug-2013
Children with neurological impairments frequently experience feeding difficulties, which can lead to malnutrition and growth failure. Gastrostomy feeding is now the preferred method of providing nutritional support to children with neurological impairment
- Furosemide for prevention of morbidity in indomethacin-treated infants with patent ductus arteriosus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2008
Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis mediates closure of the ductus arteriosus and renal side effects after indomethacin administration. Because furosemide increases prostaglandin production, it could potentially help prevent indomethacin-related toxicit
- Gabapentin add-on for drug-resistant partial epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2013
The majority of people with epilepsy have a good prognosis and their seizures are well controlled by a single antiepileptic drug, but up to 30% develop drug-resistant epilepsy, especially those with partial seizures. In this review we summarise the curren
- Gabapentin for chronic neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jul-2015
This review is an update of a review published in 2011, itself a major update of previous reviews published in 2005 and 2000, investigating the effects of gabapentin in chronic neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage). Antiepileptic drugs are used to m
- Gabapentin or pregabalin for the prophylaxis of episodic migraine in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jun-2013
Some antiepileptic drugs but not others are useful in clinical practice for the prophylaxis of migraine. This might be explained by the variety of actions of these drugs in the central nervous system. The present review is part of an update of a Cochrane
- Galactomannan detection for invasive aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Dec-2015
Invasive aspergillosis is the most common life-threatening opportunistic invasive mycosis in immunocompromised patients. A test for invasive aspergillosis should neither be too invasive nor too great a burden for the already weakened patient. The serum ga
- Galantamine for Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Nov-2008
Galantamine is a specific, competitive, and reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
- Galantamine for dementia in people with Down syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Nov-2008
Alzheimer's dementia (AD) is the most common form of dementia in people with Down Syndrome (DS). Acetylcholine is a chemical found in the brain that has an important role in memory, attention, reason and language. Galantamine both inhibits the activity of
- Galantamine for vascular cognitive impairment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Mar-2013
Vascular dementia represents the second most common type of dementia after that caused by Alzheimer's disease. Particularly in older patients, the combination of vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease is common and is referred to as mixed dementia. The
