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432 questions in 71 reviews · Neonatal

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No 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.

QuestionEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Doxapram vs no treatment, placebo, methylxanthine (including theophylline, aminophylline, or caffeine), or
1a.'Clinical apnea' after initiation of treatment – doxapram compared to no treatment for the prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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
1b. 'Clinical apnea' after initiation of treatment – doxapram compared to alternative treatment for the prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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
2a. Failed apnea reduction after 2–7 days – doxapram compared to no treatment for the prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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
3a. Chronic lung disease at 36 weeks' postmenstrual age – doxapram compared to no treatment for the prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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
3b. Chronic lung disease at 36 weeks' postmenstrual age – doxapram compared to alternative treatment for the prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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
3c. Chronic lung disease at 36 weeks' postmenstrual age – doxapram as an adjunct to methylxanthine compared to methylxanthine alone for the prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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
4a. Death (at any time during initial hospitalization) – doxapram compared to no treatment for the prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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 prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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 prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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 prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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 prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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
6a. Side effects causing cessation of therapy – doxapram compared to no treatment for the prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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
6b. Side effects causing cessation of therapy – doxapram compared to alternative treatment for the prevention of reintubation · prevention of reintubation
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
2c. Need for positive pressure ventilation after initiation of treatment – 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
3a. Chronic lung disease at 36 weeks' postmenstrual age (defined as supplemental oxygen at 36 weeks' gestation) – 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
3b. Chronic lung disease at 36 weeks' postmenstrual age (defined as supplemental oxygen at 36 weeks' gestation) – 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
3c. Chronic lung disease at 36 weeks' postmenstrual age (defined as supplemental oxygen at 36 weeks' gestation) – 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
Tramadol vs no treatment or placebo
Pain · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fentanyl vs tramadol
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged three to five years · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fentanyl vs tramadol
Cognitive and educational outcomes in children more than five years old · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fentanyl vs tramadol
Severe retinopathy of prematurity (defined as stage 3 or greater) · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fentanyl vs tramadol
Severe intraventricular hemorrhage (grade 3 or greater) on cranial ultrasound, as per Papile classification · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Morphine vs paracetamol
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 18 to 24 months · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Morphine vs paracetamol
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged three to five years · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Morphine vs paracetamol
Cognitive and educational outcomes in children more than five years old · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Morphine vs paracetamol
All‐cause mortality during initial hospitalization · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Tramadol vs no treatment or placebo
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 18 to 24 months · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Morphine vs paracetamol
Severe retinopathy of prematurity (defined as stage 3 or greater) · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Morphine vs paracetamol
Severe intraventricular hemorrhage (grade 3 or greater) on cranial ultrasound, as per Papile classification · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Tramadol vs no treatment or placebo
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged three to five years · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Tramadol vs no treatment or placebo
Cognitive and educational outcomes in children more than five years old · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Tramadol vs no treatment or placebo
Severe retinopathy of prematurity (defined as stage 3 or greater) · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Tramadol vs no treatment or placebo
Severe intraventricular hemorrhage (grade 3 or greater) on cranial ultrasound, as per Papile classification · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fentanyl vs tramadol
Pain · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fentanyl vs tramadol
Major neurodevelopmental disability in children aged 18 to 24 months · postoperative pain in preterm and term infants
Systemic opioids versus other analgesics and sedatives for postoperative pain in neonates (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenobarbital vs levetiracetam
Mortality or neurodevelopment disability at 18 to 24 months' corrected age ‐ not reported · clinically diagnosed neonatal seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenobarbital vs phenytoin
Proportion of infants who achieve seizure control after the first loading dose of ASM ‐ not reported · neonates with EEG‐confirmed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenobarbital vs phenytoin
Mortality or neurodevelopmental disability at 18 to 24 months' corrected age ‐ not reported · neonates with EEG‐confirmed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenobarbital vs phenytoin
Proportion of infants who achieve seizure control after maximal loading dose ‐ not reported · neonates with clinically diagnosed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenobarbital vs phenytoin
Mortality or neurodevelopmental disability at 18 to 24 months' corrected age ‐ not reported · neonates with clinically diagnosed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenobarbital vs Lorazepam
Proportion of infants who achieve seizure control after the maximal loading dose of ASM ‐ not reported · Neonates with clinically diagnosed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenobarbital vs Lorazepam
Mortality or neurodevelopmental disability at 18 to 24 months' corrected age ‐ not reported · Neonates with clinically diagnosed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenobarbital vs levetiracetam
Mortality or neurodevelopment disability at 18 to 24 months' corrected age ‐ not reported · neonates with EEG‐confirmed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenytoin vs lorazepam
Proportion of infants who achieve seizure control after the maximal loading dose of ASM ‐ not reported · neonates with clinically diagnosed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenytoin vs lorazepam
Mortality or neurodevelopmental disability at 18 to 24 months' corrected age ‐ not reported · neonates with clinically diagnosed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenobarbital + bumetanide vs phenobarbital alone
Proportion of infants who achieve seizure control after the maximal loading dose of the ASM ‐ not reported · neonates with EEG‐confirmed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Phenobarbital + bumetanide vs phenobarbital alone
Mortality or neurodevelopmental disability at 18 to 24 months' corrected age ‐ not reported · neonates with EEG‐confirmed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Lignocaine vs benzodiazepines
Proportion of infants who achieve seizure control after first loading dose of ASM ‐ not reported · neonates with EEG‐confirmed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Maintenance ASM vs no maintenance ASM after achieving seizure control
Mortality or neurodevelopmental disability at 18 to 24 months' corrected age ‐ not reported · neonates with clinically diagnosed seizures
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Summary of findings table ‐ Treatment of clinical and electrographic seizures vs treatment of clinical seizures alone
Mortality or neurodevelopmental disability at 18 to 24 months' corrected age ‐ not reported · neonates
Anti‐seizure medications for neonates with seizures (2023) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies