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What do systematic reviews say?

4,072 questions · 4,237 findings · 447 reviews · Headline outcomes only

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Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Length of critical care stay (hours) · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Length of hospital stay · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Adverse event nausea and vomiting (0 to 24 hours) · adults undergoing brain surgery

Scalp infiltration showed no clear difference in adverse event nausea and vomiting (0 to 24 hours) compared with control or placebo intervention (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
4 studies · 318 participants
Low

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Acute postoperative pain 0 to 6 hours (Score 0 to 10, VAS or NRS Scale) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
10 studies · 414 participants
Low

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Acute postoperative pain at 12 hours (Score 0 to 10, VAS or NRS Scale) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
8 studies · 294 participants
Low

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Acute postoperative pain at 24 hours (Score 0 to 10, VAS or NRS Scale) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
9 studies · 433 participants
Low

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
4 studies · 135 participants
Very low

NSAIDs vs control or placebo medications

Analgesic Success · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Additional analgesia required (escape analgesia) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
7 studies · 314 participants
Low

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Analgesic Success · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 40 participants
Very low

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Adverse effects: 1. Sedation · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Chronic Headache · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Length of critical care stay (hours) · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Length of hospital stay · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Adverse event nausea and vomiting (0 to 24 hours) · adults undergoing brain surgery

It is very uncertain whether scalp block changes adverse event nausea and vomiting (0 to 24 hours) compared with control or placebo intervention (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
4 studies · 165 participants
Very low

NSAIDs vs control or placebo medications

Adverse effects: 1. Sedation · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

NSAIDs vs control or placebo medications

Chronic Headache · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

NSAIDs vs control or placebo medications

Length of critical care stay (hours) · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Intervention not reported

Postoperative pain at rest (VAS 0 to 100 mm, NRS 0 to 10) (2 hours) · adult participants undergoing knee surgery (arthroscopic knee surgery or total knee replacement)

1 finding from 1 review

Adductor canal blocks for postoperative pain treatment in adults undergoing knee surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
4 studies · 208 participants
Low

Intervention not reported

Postoperative pain during movement (VAS 0 to 100 mm, NRS 0 to 10) (24 hours) · adult participants undergoing knee surgery (arthroscopic knee surgery or total knee replacement)

1 finding from 1 review

Adductor canal blocks for postoperative pain treatment in adults undergoing knee surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
9 studies · 576 participants
Very low