Championing the evidence-based approach in humanitarian action
Claire Allen April 10, 2013 Emergency type, Health issues, Humanitarian cluster, Person groups
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There is insufficient evidence to justify the use of corticosteroids in managing dengue shock syndrome. As corticosteroids can potentially do harm, clinicians should not use them unless they are participating in a randomized controlled trial comparing corticosteroids with placebo.
Dengue virus is …
Claire Allen April 10, 2013 Emergency type, Health issues, Humanitarian cluster, Person groups
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Immunoglobulins seem effective for preventing hepatitis A in both children and adults. However, the evidence, on which the conclusion is based, is not strong as the included trials appear to have risk of bias and their number is insufficient.
Hepatitis A is …
Claire Allen April 9, 2013 Emergency type, Health issues, Humanitarian cluster, Person groups
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There is no evidence that resuscitation with colloids reduces the risk of death, compared to resuscitation with crystalloids, in patients with trauma, burns or following surgery. Furthermore, the use of hydroxyethyl starch might increase mortality. As colloids are not associated with …
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