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This is a list of systematic reviews that may be of interest to anaesthetists and other physicians working in perioperative medicine. The list is based on several sources:
1. The appendix in our Book [Evidence Based Resource in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, BMJ Books 2000, Ed M.R. Tramèr, ISBN 0 7279 1437 5];
2. Peter Choi's methodological paper on systematic reviews in perioperative medicine [Choi et al, Anesthesia & Analgesia 2001;92:700-9];
3. Regular hand searching of locally available anaesthesia journals since 1997;
4. Searches in the Cochrane library.
5. Searches in Medline, using different search strategies.
6. Contact with experts in the field of Evidence-Based Perioperative Medicine.

We did not include chronic pain (relevant chronic pain references may be found on the Oxford Pain Internet site), and we covered only parts of intensive care.

This is the third update (2004) of the list since the first publication in 2000; there are 374 titles now. This important work has been done by Greta Poglia and Jean-Daniel Junod

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Ahmad, N., Grad, H. A., Haas, D. A., Aronson, K. J., Jokovic, A. and Locker, D.
The efficacy of nonopioid analgesics for postoperative dental pain: a meta-analysis.
Anesth Prog 1997;44(4): 119-26.

Ahmad, N., Grad, H. A., Haas, D. A., Aronson, K. J., Jokovic, A. and Locker, D.
The efficacy of non-opioid analgesics for postoperative dental pain: a meta-analysis.
SAAD Dig 2000;17(1): 20.

Albumin, R.
Human albumin administration in critically ill patients: systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Cochrane Injuries Group Albumin Reviewers.
Bmj 1998;317(7153): 235-40.

Alderson, P., Bunn, F., Lefebvre, C., Li, W. P., Li, L., Roberts, I. and Schierhout, G.
Human albumin solution for resuscitation and volume expansion in critically ill patients.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;(1): CD001208.

Alderson, P. and Roberts, I.
Corticosteroids in acute traumatic brain injury: systematic review of randomised controlled trials.
Bmj 1997;314(7098): 1855-9.

Alderson, P. and Roberts, I.
Corticosteroids for acute traumatic brain injury.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(2): CD000196.

Alderson, P., Schierhout, G., Roberts, I. and Bunn, F.
Colloids versus crystalloids for fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(2): CD000567.

Amato, A. C. and Pescatori, M.
Effect of perioperative blood transfusions on recurrence of colorectal cancer: meta-analysis stratified on risk factors.
Dis Colon Rectum 1998;41(5): 570-85.

Andersen, B. R., Kallehave, F. L. and Andersen, H. K.
Antibiotics versus placebo for prevention of postoperative infection after appendicectomy.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2003;(2): CD001439.

Ang-Lee, M. K., Moss, J. and Yuan, C. S.
Herbal medicines and perioperative care.
Jama 2001;286(2): 208-16.

Archer, C., Levy, A. R. and McGregor, M.
Value of routine preoperative chest x-rays: a meta-analysis.
Can J Anaesth 1993;40(11): 1022-7.

Armand, S., Langlade, A., Boutros, A., Lobjoit, K., Monrigal, C., Ramboatiana, R., Rauss, A. and Bonnet, F.
Meta-analysis of the efficacy of extradural clonidine to relieve postoperative pain: an impossible task.
Br J Anaesth 1998;81(2): 126-34.

Auble, T. E., Menegazzi, J. J. and Paris, P. M.
Effect of out-of-hospital defibrillation by basic life support providers on cardiac arrest mortality: a metaanalysis.
Ann Emerg Med 1995;25(5): 642-8.

Auriacombe, M. and Tignol, J.
[Electroconvulsive therapy and benzodiazepine: antagonism or indifference? Review of the literature].
Encephale 1991;17(6): 537-41.

Ballantyne, J. C., Carr, D. B., Chalmers, T. C., Dear, K. B., Angelillo, I. F. and Mosteller, F.
Postoperative patient-controlled analgesia: meta-analyses of initial randomized control trials.
J Clin Anesth 1993;5(3): 182-93.

Ballantyne, J. C., Carr, D. B., deFerranti, S., Suarez, T., Lau, J., Chalmers, T. C., Angelillo, I. F. and Mosteller, F.
The comparative effects of postoperative analgesic therapies on pulmonary outcome: cumulative meta-analyses of randomized, controlled trials.
Anesth Analg 1998;86(3): 598-612.

Barden, J., Edwards, J. E., McQuay, H. J. and Moore, R. A.
Single-dose rofecoxib for acute postoperative pain in adults: a quantitative systematic review.
BMC Anesthesiol 2002;2(1): 4.

Barker, F. G., 2nd.
Efficacy of prophylactic antibiotics for craniotomy: a meta-analysis.
Neurosurgery 1994;35(3): 484-90; discussion 491-2.

Barker, F. G., 2nd.
Efficacy of prophylactic antibiotic therapy in spinal surgery: a meta-analysis.
Neurosurgery 2002;51(2): 391-400; discussion 400-1.

Barker, F. G., 2nd and Ogilvy, C. S.
Efficacy of prophylactic nimodipine for delayed ischemic deficit after subarachnoid hemorrhage: a metaanalysis.
J Neurosurg 1996;84(3): 405-14.

Barnes, J., Resch, K. L. and Ernst, E.
Homeopathy for postoperative ileus? A meta-analysis.
J Clin Gastroenterol 1997;25(4): 628-33.

Barnung, S. K., Moller, A. M. and Pedersen, T.
[Premedication in ambulatory surgery].
Ugeskr Laeger 2001;163(7): 929-30.

Barone, J. E., Tucker, J. B., Rassias, D. and Corvo, P. R.
Routine perioperative pulmonary artery catheterization has no effect on rate of complications in vascular surgery: a meta-analysis.
Am Surg 2001;67(7): 674-9.

Beattie, W. S., Badner, N. H. and Choi, P.
Epidural analgesia reduces postoperative myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis.
Anesth Analg 2001;93(4): 853-8.

Beaulieu, P. and Rice, A. S.
[The pharmacology of cannabinoid derivatives: are there applications to treatment of pain?].
Ann Fr Anesth Reanim 2002;21(6): 493-508.

Beauvoir, C., Peray, P., Daures, J. P., Peschaud, J. L. and D'Athis, F.
Pharmacodynamics of vecuronium in patients with and without renal failure: a meta-analysis.
Can J Anaesth 1993;40(8): 696-702.

Berry, A. and Barratt, A.
Prophylatic antibiotic use in transurethral prostatic resection: a meta-analysis.
J Urol 2002;167(2 Pt 1): 571-7.

Birck, R., Krzossok, S., Markowetz, F., Schnulle, P., van der Woude, F. J. and Braun, C.
Acetylcysteine for prevention of contrast nephropathy: meta-analysis.
Lancet 2003;362(9384): 598-603.

Blanloeil, Y., Trossaert, M., Rigal, J. C. and Rozec, B.
[Effects of plasma substitutes on hemostasis].
Ann Fr Anesth Reanim 2002;21(8): 648-67.

Block, B. M., Liu, S. S., Rowlingson, A. J., Cowan, A. R., Cowan, J. A., Jr. and Wu, C. L.
Efficacy of postoperative epidural analgesia: a meta-analysis.
Jama 2003;290(18): 2455-63.

Boivin, J. F.
Risk of spontaneous abortion in women occupationally exposed to anaesthetic gases: a meta-analysis.
Occup Environ Med 1997;54(8): 541-8.

Borris, L. C., Lassen, M. R., Jensen, H. P., Andersen, B. S. and Poulsen, K. A.
Perioperative thrombosis prophylaxis with low molecular weight heparins in elective hip surgery. Clinical and economic considerations.
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 1994;32(5): 262-8.

Bracken, M. B.
Methylprednisolone and acute spinal cord injury: an update of the randomized evidence.
Spine 2001;26(24 Suppl): S47-54.

Bracken, M. B.
Steroids for acute spinal cord injury.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;(3): CD001046.

Brass, P., Volk, O., Leben, J. and Schregel, W.
[Central venous cannulation - always with ultrasound support?].
Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2001;36(10): 619-27.

Brimacombe, J.
The advantages of the LMA over the tracheal tube or facemask: a meta-analysis.
Can J Anaesth 1995;42(11): 1017-23.

Brimacombe, J. R. and Berry, A.
The incidence of aspiration associated with the laryngeal mask airway: a meta-analysis of published literature.
J Clin Anesth 1995;7(4): 297-305.

Brimacombe, J. R. and Berry, A. M.
Cricoid pressure.
Can J Anaesth 1997;44(4): 414-25.

Brodie, H. A.
Prophylactic antibiotics for posttraumatic cerebrospinal fluid fistulae. A meta-analysis.
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1997;123(7): 749-52.

Brown, J., Rogers, J. and Soar, J.
Cardiac arrest during surgery and ventilation in the prone position: a case report and systematic review.
Resuscitation 2001;50(2): 233-8.

Bryson, G. L., Laupacis, A. and Wells, G. A.
Does acute normovolemic hemodilution reduce perioperative allogeneic transfusion? A meta-analysis. The International Study of Perioperative Transfusion.
Anesth Analg 1998;86(1): 9-15.

Bucklin, B. A., Chestnut, D. H. and Hawkins, J. L.
Intrathecal opioids versus epidural local anesthetics for labor analgesia: a meta-analysis.
Reg Anesth Pain Med 2002;27(1): 23-30.

Bunn, F., Alderson, P. and Hawkins, V.
Colloid solutions for fluid resuscitation.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2003;(1): CD001319.

Bunn, F., Roberts, I., Tasker, R. and Akpa, E.
Hypertonic versus isotonic crystalloid for fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;(1): CD002045.

Carroll, D., Moore, R. A., McQuay, H. J., Fairman, F., Tramer, M. and Leijon, G.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic pain.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2001;(3): CD003222.

Carroll, D., Tramer, M., McQuay, H., Nye, B. and Moore, A.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in labour pain: a systematic review.
Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1997;104(2): 169-75.

Carroll, D. M., RA. Tramèr, MR. McQuay, HJ.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation does not relieve labor pain: updated systematic review.
Contemporary Reviews in Obstetrics & Gynecology 1997: 195-205.

Cattaneo, M., Harris, A. S., Stromberg, U. and Mannucci, P. M.
The effect of desmopressin on reducing blood loss in cardiac surgery--a meta-analysis of double-blind, placebo-controlled trials.
Thromb Haemost 1995;74(4): 1064-70.

Chaiyakunapruk, N., Veenstra, D. L., Lipsky, B. A. and Saint, S.
Chlorhexidine compared with povidone-iodine solution for vascular catheter-site care: a meta-analysis.
Ann Intern Med 2002;136(11): 792-801.

Cheatham, M. L., Chapman, W. C., Key, S. P. and Sawyers, J. L.
A meta-analysis of selective versus routine nasogastric decompression after elective laparotomy.
Ann Surg 1995;221(5): 469-76; discussion 476-8.

Choi, P. T., Galinski, S. E., Lucas, S., Takeuchi, L. and Jadad, A. R.
Examining the evidence in anesthesia literature: a survey and evaluation of obstetrical postdural puncture headache reports.
Can J Anaesth 2002;49(1): 49-56.

Choi, P. T., Galinski, S. E., Takeuchi, L., Lucas, S., Tamayo, C. and Jadad, A. R.
PDPH is a common complication of neuraxial blockade in parturients: a meta-analysis of obstetrical studies.
Can J Anaesth 2003;50(5): 460-9.

Choi, P. T., Yip, G., Quinonez, L. G. and Cook, D. J.
Crystalloids vs. colloids in fluid resuscitation: a systematic review.
Crit Care Med 1999;27(1): 200-10.

Choyce, A. and Peng, P.
A systematic review of adjuncts for intravenous regional anesthesia for surgical procedures.
Can J Anaesth 2002;49(1): 32-45.

Chung, M., Steinmetz, O. K. and Gordon, P. H.
Perioperative blood transfusion and outcome after resection for colorectal carcinoma.
Br J Surg 1993;80(4): 427-32.

Cohn, E. B., Lefevre, F., Yarnold, P. R., Arron, M. J. and Martin, G. J.
Predicting survival from in-hospital CPR: meta-analysis and validation of a prediction model.
J Gen Intern Med 1993;8(7): 347-53.

Collins, S. L., Edwards, J. E., Moore, R. A. and McQuay, H. J.
Single-dose dextropropoxyphene in post-operative pain: a quantitative systematic review.
Eur J Clin Pharmacol 1998;54(2): 107-12.

Collins, S. L., Edwards, J. E., Moore, R. A. and McQuay, H. J.
Single dose dextropropoxyphene, alone and with paracetamol (acetaminophen), for postoperative pain.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(2): CD001440.

Collins, S. L., Moore, R. A., McQuay, H. J., Wiffen, P. J. and Edwards, J. E.
Single dose oral ibuprofen and diclofenac for postoperative pain.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(2): CD001548.

Cook, D., Randolph, A., Kernerman, P., Cupido, C., King, D., Soukup, C. and Brun-Buisson, C.
Central venous catheter replacement strategies: a systematic review of the literature.
Crit Care Med 1997;25(8): 1417-24.

Cox, F.
Systematic review of ondansetron for the prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults.
Br J Theatre Nurs 1999;9(12): 556-63, 566.

Crystal, E., Connolly, S. J., Sleik, K., Ginger, T. J. and Yusuf, S.
Interventions on prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing heart surgery: a meta-analysis.
Circulation 2002;106(1): 75-80.

Curatolo, M., Petersen-Felix, S., Scaramozzino, P. and Zbinden, A. M.
Epidural fentanyl, adrenaline and clonidine as adjuvants to local anaesthetics for surgical analgesia: meta-analyses of analgesia and side-effects.
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 1998;42(8): 910-20.

Dahl, J. B., Jeppesen, I. S., Jorgensen, H., Wetterslev, J. and Moiniche, S.
Intraoperative and postoperative analgesic efficacy and adverse effects of intrathecal opioids in patients undergoing cesarean section with spinal anesthesia: a qualitative and quantitative systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Anesthesiology 1999;91(6): 1919-27.

D'Amico, R., Pifferi, S., Leonetti, C., Torri, V., Tinazzi, A. and Liberati, A.
Effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis in critically ill adult patients: systematic review of randomised controlled trials.
Bmj 1998;316(7140): 1275-85.

Davies, M. W., Kimble, R. M. and Woodgate, P. G.
Ward reduction without general anaesthesia versus reduction and repair under general anaesthesia for gastroschisis in newborn infants.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;(3): CD003671.

Davies, S.
Amniotic fluid embolus: a review of the literature.
Can J Anaesth 2001;48(1): 88-98.

de Craen, A. J., Di Giulio, G., Lampe-Schoenmaeckers, J. E., Kessels, A. G. and Kleijnen, J.
Analgesic efficacy and safety of paracetamol-codeine combinations versus paracetamol alone: a systematic review.
Bmj 1996;313(7053): 321-5.

de Haan, P., Kalkman, C. J. and Jacobs, M. J.
Pharmacologic neuroprotection in experimental spinal cord ischemia: a systematic review.
J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2001;13(1): 3-12.

Delcourt, E. and Bourgeois, D.
[Nuclear cardiology in the preoperative evaluation of the patient at risk of coronary disease; meta-analysis of the contribution of thallium dipyridamole scintigraphy].
Rev Med Brux 1995;16(1): 39-43.

Detsky, A. S., Baker, J. P., O'Rourke, K. and Goel, V.
Perioperative parenteral nutrition: a meta-analysis.
Ann Intern Med 1987;107(2): 195-203.

Devereaux, P. J., Beattie, W. S., Choi, P. T., Badner, N. H., Guyatt, G. H., Villar, J. C., Cina, C. S., Leslie, K., Jacka, M. J., Montori, V. M., Bhandari, M., Avezum, A., Cavalcanti, A. B., Giles, J. W., Schricker, T., Yang, H., Jakobsen, C. J. and Yusuf, S.
How strong is the evidence for the use of perioperative beta blockers in non-cardiac surgery? Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Bmj 2005;331(7512): 313-21.

Dexter, F.
Research synthesis of controlled studies evaluating the effect of hypocapnia and airway protection on cerebral outcome.
J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 1997;9(3): 217-22.

Dexter, F.
Regional anesthesia does not significantly change surgical time versus general anesthesia--a meta-analysis of randomized studies.
Reg Anesth Pain Med 1998;23(5): 439-43.

Dexter, F. and Epstein, R. H.
Reducing family members' anxiety while waiting on the day of surgery: systematic review of studies and implications of HIPAA health information privacy rules.
J Clin Anesth 2001;13(7): 478-81.

Dexter, F. and Tinker, J. H.
Comparisons between desflurane and isoflurane or propofol on time to following commands and time to discharge. A metaanalysis.
Anesthesiology 1995;83(1): 77-82.

Dickinson, K. and Roberts, I.
Medical anti-shock trousers (pneumatic anti-shock garments) for circulatory support in patients with trauma.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(2): CD001856.

Dietrich, E. S., Bieser, U., Frank, U., Schwarzer, G. and Daschner, F. D.
Ceftriaxone versus other cephalosporins for perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis: a meta-analysis of 43 randomized controlled trials.
Chemotherapy 2002;48(1): 49-56.

Divatia, J. V., Vaidya, J. S., Badwe, R. A. and Hawaldar, R. W.
Omission of nitrous oxide during anesthesia reduces the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting. A meta-analysis.
Anesthesiology 1996;85(5): 1055-62.

Dolin, S. J., Cashman, J. N. and Bland, J. M.
Effectiveness of acute postoperative pain management: I. Evidence from published data.
Br J Anaesth 2002;89(3): 409-23.

Domino, K. B., Anderson, E. A., Polissar, N. L. and Posner, K. L.
Comparative efficacy and safety of ondansetron, droperidol, and metoclopramide for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysis.
Anesth Analg 1999;88(6): 1370-9.

Duedahl, T. H., Dirks, J., Petersen, K. B., Romsing, J., Larsen, N. E. and Dahl, J. B.
Intravenous dextromethorphan to human volunteers: relationship between pharmacokinetics and anti-hyperalgesic effect.
Pain 2005;113(3): 360-8.

Duffy, G. and Neal, K. R.
Differences in post-operative infection rates between patients receiving autologous and allogeneic blood transfusion: a meta-analysis of published randomized and nonrandomized studies.
Transfus Med 1996;6(4): 325-8.

Ebell, M. H.
Prearrest predictors of survival following in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a meta-analysis.
J Fam Pract 1992;34(5): 551-8.

Ebell, M. H., Becker, L. A., Barry, H. C. and Hagen, M.
Survival after in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A meta-analysis.
J Gen Intern Med 1998;13(12): 805-16.

Eberhart, L. H., Morin, A. M., Bothner, U. and Georgieff, M.
Droperidol and 5-HT3-receptor antagonists, alone or in combination, for prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting. A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2000;44(10): 1252-7.

Eberhart, L. H., Morin, A. M. and Georgieff, M.
[Dexamethasone for prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies].
Anaesthesist 2000;49(8): 713-20.

Eberhart, L. H., Morin, A. M. and Georgieff, M.
[The menstruation cycle in the postoperative phase. Its effect of the incidence of nausea and vomiting].
Anaesthesist 2000;49(6): 532-5.

Eberhart, L. H., Morin, A. M., Kranke, P., Geldner, G. and Wulf, H.
[Transient neurologic symptoms after spinal anesthesia. A quantitative systematic overview (meta-analysis) of randomized controlled studies].
Anaesthesist 2002;51(7): 539-46.

Eberhart, L. H., Morin, A. M., Seeling, W., Bothner, U. and Georgieff, M.
[Meta-analysis of controlled randomized studies on droperidol for prevention of postoperative phase vomiting and nausea].
Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 1999;34(9): 528-36.

Ebert, T. J., Robinson, B. J., Uhrich, T. D., Mackenthun, A. and Pichotta, P. J.
Recovery from sevoflurane anesthesia: a comparison to isoflurane and propofol anesthesia.
Anesthesiology 1998;89(6): 1524-31.

Edwards, J. E., Loke, Y. K., Moore, R. A. and McQuay, H. J.
Single dose piroxicam for acute postoperative pain.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(4): CD002762.

Edwards, J. E., McQuay, H. J. and Moore, R. A.
Single dose dihydrocodeine for acute postoperative pain.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(4): CD002760.

Edwards, J. E., McQuay, H. J. and Moore, R. A.
Combination analgesic efficacy: individual patient data meta-analysis of single-dose oral tramadol plus acetaminophen in acute postoperative pain.
J Pain Symptom Manage 2002;23(2): 121-30.

Edwards, J. E., Meseguer, F., Faura, C. C., Moore, R. A. and McQuay, H. J.
Single-dose dipyrone for acute postoperative pain.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2001;(3): CD003227.

Edwards, J. E., Moore, R. A. and McQuay, H. J.
Single dose oxycodone and oxycodone plus paracetamol (acetominophen) for acute postoperative pain.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(4): CD002763.

Edwards, J. E., Oldman, A., Smith, L., Collins, S. L., Carroll, D., Wiffen, P. J., McQuay, H. J. and Moore, R. A.
Single dose oral aspirin for acute pain.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(2): CD002067.

Edwards, J. E., Oldman, A. D., Smith, L. A., Carroll, D., Wiffen, P. J., McQuay, H. J. and Moore, R. A.
Oral aspirin in postoperative pain: a quantitative systematic review.
Pain 1999;81(3): 289-97.

Elbourne, D. and Wiseman, R. A.
Types of intra-muscular opioids for maternal pain relief in labour.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(2): CD001237.

Elia, N. and Tramer, M. R.
Ketamine and postoperative pain--a quantitative systematic review of randomised trials.
Pain 2005;113(1-2): 61-70.

Emmett, R. S., Cyna, A. M., Andrew, M. and Simmons, S. W.
Techniques for preventing hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;(3): CD002251.

Ernst, E. and Pittler, M. H.
Efficacy of ginger for nausea and vomiting: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
Br J Anaesth 2000;84(3): 367-71.

Evans, D.
The effectiveness of music as an intervention for hospital patients: a systematic review.
J Adv Nurs 2002;37(1): 8-18.

Faught, C., Wells, P., Fergusson, D. and Laupacis, A.
Adverse effects of methods for minimizing perioperative allogeneic transfusion: a critical review of the literature.
Transfus Med Rev 1998;12(3): 206-25.

Faura, C. C., Collins, S. L., Moore, R. A. and McQuay, H. J.
Systematic review of factors affecting the ratios of morphine and its major metabolites.
Pain 1998;74(1): 43-53.

Fetzer, S. J.
Reducing venipuncture and intravenous insertion pain with eutectic mixture of local anesthetic: a meta-analysis.
Nurs Res 2002;51(2): 119-24.

Figueredo, E. and Canosa, L.
Prophylactic ondansetron for postoperative emesis. Meta-analysis of its effectiveness in patients with previous history of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 1999;43(6): 637-44.

Figueredo, E. and Canosa, L.
Prophylactic ondansetron for post-operative emesis: meta-analysis of its effectiveness in patients with and without a previous history of motion sickness.
Eur J Anaesthesiol 1999;16(8): 556-64.

Figueredo, E. and Garcia-Fuentes, E. M.
Assessment of the efficacy of esmolol on the haemodynamic changes induced by laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation: a meta-analysis.
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2001;45(8): 1011-22.

Figueredo, E. D. and Canosa, L. G.
Ondansetron in the prophylaxis of postoperative vomiting: a meta-analysis.
J Clin Anesth 1998;10(3): 211-21.

Fisher, B. W., Majumdar, S. R. and McAlister, F. A.
Predicting pulmonary complications after nonthoracic surgery: a systematic review of blinded studies.
Am J Med 2002;112(3): 219-25.

Flordal, P. A.
Pharmacological prophylaxis of bleeding in surgical patients treated with aspirin.
Eur J Anaesthesiol Suppl 1997;14: 38-41.

Forgie, M. A., Wells, P. S., Laupacis, A. and Fergusson, D.
Preoperative autologous donation decreases allogeneic transfusion but increases exposure to all red blood cell transfusion: results of a meta-analysis. International Study of Perioperative Transfusion (ISPOT) Investigators.
Arch Intern Med 1998;158(6): 610-6.

Freedman, K. B., Brookenthal, K. R., Fitzgerald, R. H., Jr., Williams, S. and Lonner, J. H.
A meta-analysis of thromboembolic prophylaxis following elective total hip arthroplasty.
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2000;82-A(7): 929-38.

Fremes, S. E., Wong, B. I., Lee, E., Mai, R., Christakis, G. T., McLean, R. F., Goldman, B. S. and Naylor, C. D.
Metaanalysis of prophylactic drug treatment in the prevention of postoperative bleeding.
Ann Thorac Surg 1994;58(6): 1580-8.

Friedman, D. S., Bass, E. B., Lubomski, L. H., Fleisher, L. A., Kempen, J. H., Magaziner, J., Sprintz, M., Robinson, K. and Schein, O. D.
Synthesis of the literature on the effectiveness of regional anesthesia for cataract surgery.
Ophthalmology 2001;108(3): 519-29.

Gadkary, C. S., Alderson, P. and Signorini, D. F.
Therapeutic hypothermia for head injury.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;(1): CD001048.

Gastmeier, P., Wendt, C. and Ruden, H.
[Breathing circuit exchange in intensive care. Once daily once weekly?].
Anaesthesist 1997;46(11): 943-8.

Gillespie, W. J. and Walenkamp, G.
Antibiotic prophylaxis for surgery for proximal femoral and other closed long bone fractures.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2001;(1): CD000244.

Gowing, L., Ali, R. and White, J.
Opioid antagonists under heavy sedation or anaesthesia for opioid withdrawal.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;(2): CD002022.

Gupta, A., Bodin, L., Holmstrom, B. and Berggren, L.
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