British journal of anaesthesia
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Review Meta Analysis
Efficacy of intravenous iron supplementation in reducing transfusion risk following cardiac surgery: an updated meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Previous meta-analyses of intravenous iron supplementation for reducing red blood cell (RBC) transfusion risk after cardiac surgery were inconclusive because of limited data. This updated meta-analysis incorporates recent evidence. ⋯ CRD42024542206 (PROSPERO).
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Review Meta Analysis
Choice of supraglottic airway devices: a network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Over the last two decades, significant research interest has led to the development of a wide variety of supraglottic airways (SGAs) for anaesthesia providers to choose from. ⋯ PROSPERO (CRD42022383136).
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Review Meta Analysis
Influence of nitrous oxide added to general anaesthesia on postoperative mortality and morbidity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a common adjuvant to general anaesthesia. It is also a potent greenhouse gas and causes ozone depletion. We sought to quantify the influence of N2O as an adjuvant to general anaesthesia on postoperative patient outcomes. ⋯ PROSPERO CRD42023443287.