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125 questions in 24 reviews · Injuries
current versionsNo studies 125 · 100%Ungraded 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.
| Question | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Intervention NR Occupational effects · people with severe frostbite injuries Interventions for frostbite injuries (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intravenous iron therapy vs oral iron therapy Proportion of participants who received a blood transfusion · people with preoperative anaemia awaiting major surgery Iron therapy for preoperative anaemia (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intravenous iron therapy vs oral iron therapy Any validated measure of quality of life · people with preoperative anaemia awaiting major surgery Iron therapy for preoperative anaemia (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intravenous iron therapy vs oral iron therapy Haemoglobin levels post‐treatment and surgery (g/dL) · people with preoperative anaemia awaiting major surgery Iron therapy for preoperative anaemia (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intravenous iron vs placebo Bacterial infection · non‐anaemic, iron‐deficient adults Intravenous iron therapy for non‐anaemic, iron‐deficient adults (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intravenous iron vs placebo Serious adverse events · non‐anaemic, iron‐deficient adults Intravenous iron therapy for non‐anaemic, iron‐deficient adults (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Dextrans vs crystalloid Renal replacement therapy Colloids versus crystalloids for fluid resuscitation in critically ill people (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Dextrans vs crystalloid Adverse events Colloids versus crystalloids for fluid resuscitation in critically ill people (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Gelatins vs crystalloid Renal replacement therapy Colloids versus crystalloids for fluid resuscitation in critically ill people (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
SDAC vs no intervention Incidence of mortality · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (paracetamol or not specified) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
MDAC + hospital intervention vs SDAC + hospital intervention Incidence of hospitalization · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (carbamazepine, yellow oleander, or combinations of different drugs) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
SDAC vs syrup of ipecac Incidence of mortality · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (anti‐inflammatory drugs, analgesics or psychotropic drugs) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
SDAC vs syrup of ipecac Duration of toxic symptoms · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (anti‐inflammatory drugs, analgesics or psychotropic drugs) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
SDAC vs syrup of ipecac Drug absorption · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (anti‐inflammatory drugs, analgesics or psychotropic drugs) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
SDAC vs syrup of ipecac Incidence of hospitalization · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (anti‐inflammatory drugs, analgesics or psychotropic drugs) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
SDAC vs syrup of ipecac Incidence of ICU admission · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (anti‐inflammatory drugs, analgesics or psychotropic drugs) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
MDAC + hospital intervention vs hospital intervention Incidence of hospitalization · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (benzodiazepines, yellow oleander or combinations of different drugs) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
MDAC + hospital intervention vs hospital intervention Incidence of ICU admission · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (benzodiazepines, yellow oleander or combinations of different drugs) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Syrup of ipecac vs no intervention Incidence of mortality · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (toxic berries) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Syrup of ipecac vs no intervention Incidence and severity of symptoms of poisoning · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (toxic berries) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Syrup of ipecac vs no intervention Duration of toxic symptoms · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (toxic berries) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
SDAC vs no intervention Duration of toxic symptoms · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (paracetamol or not specified) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Syrup of ipecac vs no intervention Drug absorption · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (toxic berries) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Syrup of ipecac vs no intervention ICU admission · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (toxic berries) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
SDAC vs no intervention Drug absorption · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (paracetamol or not specified) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
SDAC vs no intervention Incidence of hospitalization · first aid in patients with acute oral poisoning (paracetamol or not specified) First aid interventions by laypeople for acute oral poisoning (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
DDAVP vs placebo or standard care: platelet dysfunction subgroup Quality of life · participants with platelet dysfunction undergoing surgery Desmopressin use for minimising perioperative blood transfusion (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
DDAVP vs tranexamic acid All‐cause mortality · participants undergoing surgery Desmopressin use for minimising perioperative blood transfusion (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
DDAVP vs tranexamic acid Quality of life · participants undergoing surgery Desmopressin use for minimising perioperative blood transfusion (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
DDAVP vs aprotinin Red cell volume transfused (total) · participants undergoing surgery Desmopressin use for minimising perioperative blood transfusion (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
DDAVP vs aprotinin Blood loss (total) · participants undergoing surgery Desmopressin use for minimising perioperative blood transfusion (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
DDAVP vs aprotinin Quality of life · participants undergoing surgery Desmopressin use for minimising perioperative blood transfusion (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
DDAVP vs placebo or standard care Quality of life · participants undergoing surgery Desmopressin use for minimising perioperative blood transfusion (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Botulinum toxin A (with and without casting) vs placebo (with and without casting) Sensory functions and pain · adults with traumatic brain injury with spasticity in their arms (1 study) or calves (1 study) Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Botulinum toxin A (with and without casting) vs placebo (with and without casting) General tasks and demands · adults with traumatic brain injury with spasticity in their arms (1 study) or calves (1 study) Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Botulinum toxin A (with and without casting) vs placebo (with and without casting) Mobility · adults with traumatic brain injury with spasticity in their arms (1 study) or calves (1 study) Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Botulinum toxin A (with and without casting) vs placebo (with and without casting) Self‐care · adults with traumatic brain injury with spasticity in their arms (1 study) or calves (1 study) Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pseudoelastic orthosis vs traditional (static) splint Sensory functions and pain · children/young people aged 4‐18 years with traumatic brain injury and with 'mild to severe spastic tetraparesis'… Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pseudoelastic orthosis vs traditional (static) splint General tasks and demands · children/young people aged 4‐18 years with traumatic brain injury and with 'mild to severe spastic tetraparesis'… Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pseudoelastic orthosis vs traditional (static) splint Mobility · children/young people aged 4‐18 years with traumatic brain injury and with 'mild to severe spastic tetraparesis'… Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pseudoelastic orthosis vs traditional (static) splint Self‐care · children/young people aged 4‐18 years with traumatic brain injury and with 'mild to severe spastic tetraparesis'… Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Baclofen vs placebo Sensory functions and pain · adults with traumatic brain injury with spasticity in their arms and legs Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Baclofen vs placebo General tasks and demands · adults with traumatic brain injury with spasticity in their arms and legs Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Baclofen vs placebo Mobility · adults with traumatic brain injury with spasticity in their arms and legs Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Baclofen vs placebo Self‐care · adults with traumatic brain injury with spasticity in their arms and legs Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Quality of life; Glasgow Coma Score; Disability · people with severe traumatic brain injury (adults and children) Elevation of the head during intensive care management in people with severe traumatic brain injury (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Technological aid vs internet resource Quality of life ‐ not reported · Children or adolescents with acquired brain injury Technological aids for the rehabilitation of memory and executive functioning in children and adolescents… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Technological aid vs internet resource Social functioning ‐ not reported · Children or adolescents with acquired brain injury Technological aids for the rehabilitation of memory and executive functioning in children and adolescents… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Technological aid vs internet resource Academic achievement ‐ not reported · Children or adolescents with acquired brain injury Technological aids for the rehabilitation of memory and executive functioning in children and adolescents… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Technological aid vs internet resource Adverse events · Children or adolescents with acquired brain injury Technological aids for the rehabilitation of memory and executive functioning in children and adolescents… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |