The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice / American Board of Family Practice
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J Am Board Fam Pract · Mar 1993
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialClinical trial examining effectiveness of three cough syrups.
Cough is one of the most common symptoms of respiratory infections for which patients seek relief. This study was done to assess the effectiveness of three commonly prescribed cough syrups. ⋯ It appears that codeine, dextromethorphan, and guaifenesin are equally effective in relieving cough symptoms.
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J Am Board Fam Pract · Mar 1993
Meta AnalysisIn-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a 30-year review.
We performed a meta-analysis to: (1) assess the disputed issue of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) success rates among elderly patients, (2) investigate the possibility of a declining CPR success rate between 1960 and 1990, (3) provide an overview estimate of CPR effectiveness in specific patient groups, and (4) assess CPR risks. ⋯ The increasing pessimism about the value of CPR, specifically, its futility in the elderly patient, is not supported by this review. The results of this meta-analysis should assist both the physician and the patient in determining the probable outcome of CPR.