Table 2 |
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Comparison of evidence available for a selection of commonly discussed perioperative interventions |
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Intervention |
Cochrane systematic review |
Systematic review |
Large randomised controlled trial |
Randomised controlled trial |
Level 1 evidence (mortality) |
|
|
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Optimisation |
1 |
2 |
1 |
> 10 |
Yes (systematic review) |
|
Beta-blockade |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Yes (small randomised controlled trial only) |
|
Regional anaesthesia |
3 |
> 10 |
0 |
> 10 |
Yes (systematic review) |
|
Enteral nutrition |
0 |
2 |
0 |
> 10 |
No |
|
High O2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
No |
|
Normothermia |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
No |
|
Critical care |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
No |
|
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Meeran and Grocott Critical Care 2005 9:81 doi:10.1186/cc2932 |
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