scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials of Different Types of Patch Materials During Carotid Endarterectomy

Stroke ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kittipan Rerkasem ◽  
Peter M. Rothwell
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Carotid Endarterectomy ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Different Types

scholarly journals Effects of Prehospital Spinal Immobilization: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials on Healthy Subjects

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Kwan ◽  
Frances Bunn
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Spinal Movement ◽  
Spinal Immobilization ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Healthy Participants

AbstractObjective:To evaluate the effects of spinal immobilization on healthy participants.Methods:A systematic review of randomized, controlled trials of spinal immobilization on healthy participants.Results:Seventeen randomized, controlled trials compared different types of immobilization devices, including collars, backboards, splints, and body strapping. For immobilization efficacy, collars, spine boards, vacuum splints, and abdominal/torso strapping provided a significant reduction in spinal movement. Adverse effects of spinal immobilization included a significant increase in respiratory effort, skin ischemia, pain, and discomfort.Conclusions:Data from this review provide the best available evidence to support the well-recognized efficacy and potential adverse effects of spinal immobilization. However, comparisons of different immobilization strategies on trauma victims must be considered in order to establish an evidence base for this practice.

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