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Each row is one question a systematic review asked: who, what, compared with what, and which outcome, with the effect it found and how certain that is. Words match anywhere in the field.
432 questions in 71 reviews · Neonatal
current versionsNo studies 432 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No 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 extracted | NR | No studies |