The American journal of emergency medicine
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Review Meta Analysis
The effect of team-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation on outcomes in out of hospital cardiac arrest patients: A meta-analysis.
The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the effects of team cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on outcomes of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). ⋯ In this meta-analysis, team CPR improved the outcomes of OHCA patients, consistently increasing their odds of survival to discharge and neurologic recovery.
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Review Meta Analysis
Efficacy of corticosteroid treatment for severe community-acquired pneumonia: A meta-analysis.
The benefits and adverse effects of corticosteroids in the treatment of severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) have not been well assessed. The aim of this systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of adjuvant corticosteroid therapy in patients with severe CAP. ⋯ Corticosteroids adjuvant therapy in patients with severe CAP may reduce the rate of in-hospital mortality, reduce the length of hospital stay, and reduce CRP levels.