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432 questions in 71 reviews · Neonatal

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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.

QuestionEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Two per cent CHG vs alcohol hand sanitiser (61% alcohol and emollients)
Incidence of (author‐defined) suspected infections within the first 28 days of life · Neonates and caregivers
Hand hygiene for the prevention of infections in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Two per cent CHG vs alcohol hand sanitiser (61% alcohol and emollients)
All‐cause mortality within the first seven days of life (early neonatal death) · Neonates and caregivers
Hand hygiene for the prevention of infections in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Two per cent CHG vs alcohol hand sanitiser (61% alcohol and emollients)
All‐cause mortality from the 8th to 28th day of life (late neonatal death) · Neonates and caregivers
Hand hygiene for the prevention of infections in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Alcohol‐based handrub vs usual care
Incidence of bacteriologically confirmed infections within the first 28 days of life · Neonates and caregivers
Hand hygiene for the prevention of infections in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CPAP and supportive care vs supportive care
Failed CPAP · preterm infants with apnoea of prematurity
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for apnoea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Variable flow vs bubble CPAP
Adverse events · preterm infants, 24 to 29 weeks gestation and mean age 18 days with apnoea of prematurity
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for apnoea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Variable flow vs bubble CPAP
Long‐term neurodevelopmental outcomes · preterm infants, 24 to 29 weeks gestation and mean age 18 days with apnoea of prematurity
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for apnoea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Infant Flow CPAP vs Medijet CPAP
Long‐term neurodevelopmental outcomes · preterm infants with apnoea of prematurity (gestation 27 weeks, age not stated)
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for apnoea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CPAP and supportive care vs supportive care
Mean apnoea events · preterm infants with apnoea of prematurity
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for apnoea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CPAP and supportive care vs supportive care
Adverse events · preterm infants with apnoea of prematurity
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for apnoea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CPAP and supportive care vs supportive care
Long‐term neurodevelopmental outcomes · preterm infants with apnoea of prematurity
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for apnoea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Variable flow vs ventilator CPAP
Long‐term neurodevelopmental outcomes · preterm infants with apnoea of prematurity (median age 9 days)
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for apnoea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Variable flow vs bubble CPAP
Failed CPAP · preterm infants, 24 to 29 weeks gestation and mean age 18 days with apnoea of prematurity
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for apnoea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Variable flow vs bubble CPAP
Mean apnoea events · preterm infants, 24 to 29 weeks gestation and mean age 18 days with apnoea of prematurity
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for apnoea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Standard‐protein formula vs low‐protein formula
Overweight · healthy, full‐term (37 to 42 weeks), formula‐fed infants
Higher versus lower protein intake in formula‐fed term infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Standard‐protein formula vs low‐protein formula
Obesity · healthy, full‐term (37 to 42 weeks), formula‐fed infants
Higher versus lower protein intake in formula‐fed term infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Standard‐protein formula vs low‐protein formula
All‐cause mortality · healthy, full‐term (37 to 42 weeks), formula‐fed infants
Higher versus lower protein intake in formula‐fed term infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐protein formula vs standard‐protein formula
All‐cause mortality · healthy, full‐term, formula‐fed infants
Higher versus lower protein intake in formula‐fed term infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Methylxanthine vs placebo or control
Major neurodevelopmental disability · preterm infants at risk for apnea
Methylxanthine for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Methylxanthine vs placebo or control
Major neurodevelopmental disability at 18 to 24 months · preterm infants with apnea
Methylxanthine for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Methylxanthine vs placebo or control
Death at hospital discharge · preterm infants prior to extubation
Methylxanthine for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Methylxanthine vs placebo or control
Major neurodevelopmental disability at 18 to 24 months · preterm infants prior to extubation
Methylxanthine for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CHG‐IPA vs CHG‐A
All‐cause mortality throughout the hospital admission of the participant · neonates that require central line
Antiseptic solutions for skin preparation during central catheter insertion in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CHG‐IPA vs PI
The proportion of infants or catheters with exit‐site infection, either microbiologically or clinically documented · neonates that require central line
Antiseptic solutions for skin preparation during central catheter insertion in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CHG‐IPA vs PI
Premature central line removal, defined as number of central venous catheters (CVCs) removed in the trial as deemed by the author as the source of infection · neonates that require central line
Antiseptic solutions for skin preparation during central catheter insertion in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CHG‐IPA vs CHG‐A
The proportion of infants or catheters with exit‐site infection, either microbiologically or clinically documented · neonates that require central line
Antiseptic solutions for skin preparation during central catheter insertion in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 18 to 24 months CA · preterm infants at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Mortality or major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 18 to 24 months and 3 to 5 years CA · preterm infants at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Side effects (tachycardia, agitation, or feed intolerance) leading to a reduction in dose or withholding of caffeine · preterm infants at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Seizures (clinically diagnosed; diagnosed by electroencephalography) · preterm infants at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 18 to 24 months CA · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 3 to 5 years CA · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 18 to 24 months CA · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Mortality or major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 18 to 24 months and 3 to 5 years CA · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Duration of hospital stay (days) · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Seizures (clinically diagnosed; diagnosed by electroencephalography) · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 18 to 24 months CA · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 3 to 5 years CA · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Mortality or major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 18 to 24 months and 3 to 5 years CA · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Side effects (tachycardia, agitation, or feed intolerance) leading to a reduction in dose or withholding of caffeine · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Duration of hospital stay (days) · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Seizures (clinically diagnosed; diagnosed by electroencephalography) · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
High‐dose vs standard‐dose strategies
Mortality or major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 18 to 24 months and 3 to 5 years CA · preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity
Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Doxapram vs no treatment, placebo, methylxanthine (including theophylline, aminophylline, or caffeine), or
4a.Death at any time during initial hospitalization – doxapram compared to no treatment for the treatment of apnea · treatment of apnea
Doxapram for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Doxapram vs no treatment, placebo, methylxanthine (including theophylline, aminophylline, or caffeine), or
4b. Death at any time during initial hospitalization – doxapram compared to alternative treatment for the treatment of apnea · treatment of apnea
Doxapram for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Doxapram vs no treatment, placebo, methylxanthine (including theophylline, aminophylline, or caffeine), or
4c. Death at any time during initial hospitalization – doxapram as an adjunct to methylxanthine compared to methylxanthine alone for the treatment of apnea · treatment of apnea
Doxapram for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Doxapram vs no treatment, placebo, methylxanthine (including theophylline, aminophylline, or caffeine), or
5a. Moderate‐to‐severe neurodevelopmental disability or intellectual impairment after 2 years of age – doxapram compared to no treatment for the treatment of apnea · treatment of apnea
Doxapram for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Doxapram vs no treatment, placebo, methylxanthine (including theophylline, aminophylline, or caffeine), or
5b. Moderate‐to‐severe neurodevelopmental disability or intellectual impairment after 2 years of age – doxapram compared to alternative treatment for the treatment of apnea · treatment of apnea
Doxapram for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Doxapram vs no treatment, placebo, methylxanthine (including theophylline, aminophylline, or caffeine), or
5c. Moderate‐to‐severe neurodevelopmental disability or intellectual impairment after 2 years of age – doxapram as an adjunct to methylxanthine compared to methylxanthine alone for the treatment of apnea · treatment of apnea
Doxapram for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Doxapram vs no treatment, placebo, methylxanthine (including theophylline, aminophylline, or caffeine), or
6c. Side effects causing cessation of therapy – doxapram as an adjunct to methylxanthine compared to methylxanthine alone for the treatment of apnea · treatment of apnea
Doxapram for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies