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5 questions · 5 findings · 1 reviews

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 3 · 60%Moderate 1 · 20%High 1 · 20%

Topical plus systemic prophylaxis vs placebo or no treatment

Respiratory infections · adults receiving mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours

Topical plus systemic prophylaxis probably leads to lower respiratory tract infections compared with placebo or no treatment (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Topical plus systemic prophylaxis vs placebo or no treatment

Dropouts due to adverse events · adults receiving mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours

Topical plus systemic prophylaxis showed no clear difference in dropouts due to adverse events compared with placebo or no treatment (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Topical plus systemic prophylaxis vs placebo or no treatment

Gastrointestinal adverse events · adults receiving mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours

Topical plus systemic prophylaxis showed no clear difference in gastrointestinal adverse events compared with placebo or no treatment (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Topical plus systemic prophylaxis vs placebo or no treatment

Allergic adverse events · adults receiving mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours

Topical plus systemic prophylaxis showed no clear difference in allergic adverse events compared with placebo or no treatment (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review