BestBETS – Best Evidence Topics provide rapid evidence-based answers to real-life clinical questions, using a systematic approach to reviewing the literature.
C Reactive Protein in the diagnosis of bacteraemia
Which fluid (colloids or crystalloids) is better in initial resuscitation of severe sepsis?
In a patient with a penetrating chest wound is a three sided dressing or a one way chest seal better at prevention of respiratory complications?
Thromboprophylaxis significantly reduces venous thromboembolism rate in ambulatory patients immobilised in below knee plaster cast.
Thromboprophylaxis reduces venous thromboembolism rate in ambulatory patients immobilised in above knee plaster cast.
Comparison of topical anaesthetic agents for minor wound closure in children.
Treatment of Bell's Palsy - Should antivirals be added to prednisolone?
Is abdominal pain when asked to hop suggestive of appendicitis in children?
Use of d dimer in excluding UEDVTs (Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis)
Systematic review and validation of prediction rules for identifying children with serious infections in emergency departments and urgent-access primary care
Intravenous beta2-agonists for acute asthma in the emergency department
Rapid viral diagnosis for acute febrile respiratory illness in children in the Emergency Department
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