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- Patch angioplasty versus primary closure for carotid endarterectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2009
Carotid patch angioplasty (with either a venous or a synthetic patch) may reduce the risk of carotid artery restenosis and subsequent ischaemic stroke. This is an update of a Cochrane Review originally published in 1995 and previously updated in 2004.
- Patches of different types for carotid patch angioplasty
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Feb-2021
Extracranial carotid artery stenosis is the major cause of stroke, which can lead to disability and mortality. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) with carotid patch angioplasty is the most popular technique for reducing the risk of stroke. Patch material may be
- Patching for corneal abrasion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jul-2016
Published audits have demonstrated that corneal abrasions are a common presenting eye complaint. Eye patches are often recommended for treating corneal abrasions despite the lack of evidence for their use. This systematic review was conducted to determine
- Patellar taping for patellofemoral pain syndrome in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Mar-2012
Patellofemoral pain syndrome refers to the clinical presentation of knee pain related to changes in the patellofemoral joint. Patellofemoral pain syndrome usually has a gradual onset of pain with none of the features associated with other knee diseases or
- Patellar tendon versus hamstring tendon autograft for anterior cruciate ligament rupture in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jul-2011
Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) commonly involves patellar tendon (PT) or hamstring tendon(s) (HT) autografts. There is no consensus with respect to the choice between these two grafts in ACL surgery.
- Pathogen‐reduced platelets for the prevention of bleeding
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jul-2017
Platelet transfusions are used to prevent and treat bleeding in people who are thrombocytopenic. Despite improvements in donor screening and laboratory testing, a small risk of viral, bacterial, or protozoal contamination of platelets remains. There is al
- Patient and lay carer education for preventing pressure ulceration in at‐risk populations
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2021
Pressure ulcers (PUs) are injuries to the skin and underlying tissues that occur most commonly over bony prominences, such as the hips and heels as a result of pressure and shear forces. PUs cause pain, discomfort, longer hospital stays, and decreased qua
- Patient‐ and parent‐initiated oral steroids for asthma exacerbations
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Dec-2016
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways affecting an estimated 334 million people worldwide. During severe exacerbations, patients may need to attend a medical centre or hospital emergency department for treatment with systemic corticoster
- Patient controlled intravenous opioid analgesia versus continuous epidural analgesia for pain after intra-abdominal surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Feb-2013
There are two common techniques for postoperative pain control after intra-abdominal surgery: patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with intravenous opioids and continuous epidural analgesia (CEA). It is uncertain which method has better pain control and few
- Patient controlled opioid analgesia versus non‐patient controlled opioid analgesia for postoperative pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jun-2015
This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 4, 2006. Patients may control postoperative pain by self administration of intravenous opioids using devices designed for this purpose (patient controlled analgesia or PCA). A 1
- Patient education and counselling for promoting adherence to treatment for tuberculosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Apr-2012
Non-adherence to tuberculosis treatment can lead to prolonged periods of infectiousness, relapse, emergence of drug-resistance, and increased morbidity and mortality. In this review, we assess whether patient education or counselling, or both, promotes ad
- Patient education for adults with rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2003
Because of the unpredictability people with arthritis face on a daily basis, patient education programmes have become an effective complement to traditional medical treatment giving people with arthritis the strategies and the tools necessary to make dail
- Patient education for mechanical neck disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2009
To track down the best estimate of efficacy of the various conservative management strategies for mechanical neck disorders, a four-part systematic review was prepared. Part four investigates the efficacy of patient education strategies as the therapeutic
- Patient education for neck pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2012
Neck disorders are common, disabling, and costly. The effectiveness of patient education strategies is unclear.
- Patient education for preventing diabetic foot ulceration
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2014
Ulceration of the feet, which can result in loss of limbs and even death, is one of the major health problems for people with diabetes mellitus.
- Patient education in the management of coronary heart disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jun-2017
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the single most common cause of death globally. However, with falling CHD mortality rates, an increasing number of people live with CHD and may need support to manage their symptoms and improve prognosis. Cardiac rehabilita
- Patient isolation measures for infants with candida colonization or infection for preventing or reducing transmission of candida in neonatal units
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2011
Candida is a common nosocomial infection and is associated with increased healthcare costs. In neonates, candida infection is associated with high mortality and morbidity and is transmitted by direct and indirect contact. Patient isolation measures, i.e.
- Patient reminder and recall interventions to improve immunization rates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2018
Immunization rates for children and adults are rising, but coverage levels have not reached optimal goals. As a result, vaccine-preventable diseases still occur. In an era of increasing complexity of immunization schedules, rising expectations about the p
- Patient support and education for promoting adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2006
Adherence to prescribed regimens is required to derive maximal benefit from many highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimens in people living with HIV/AIDS.
- Patient‐controlled analgesia with remifentanil versus alternative parenteral methods for pain management in labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2017
Multiple analgesic strategies for pain relief during labour are available. Recently remifentanil, a short-acting opioid, has recently been used as an alternative analgesic due to its unique pharmacological properties.
