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SUBMITTER: Zhang Z
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5359583 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Zhang Zhongheng Z Chen Kun K Ni Hongying H Zhang Xiaoling X Fan Haozhe H
Scientific reports 20170321
Sedatives are commonly used for mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units (ICU). However, a variety of sedatives are available and their efficacy and safety have been compared in numerous trials with inconsistent results. To resolve uncertainties regarding usefulness of these sedatives, we performed a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Randomized controlled trials comparing sedatives in mechanically ventilated ICU patients were included. Graph-theoretical methods were em ...[more]