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New protocol
Monoclonal antibodies for preventing respiratory syncytial virus infection in children: a network meta‐analysis
Luis Garegnani, Camila Micaela Escobar Liquitay, Ignacio Esteban, Mikaela Lenells, Chiara Russo, Matteo Bruschettini, Juan VA Francohttps://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD016224ObjectivesThis is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:
Peripheral venous blood gas analysis for the diagnosis of respiratory failure, hypercarbia and metabolic disturbance in adults
Peripheral venous blood gas analysis for the diagnosis of respiratory failure, hypercarbia and metabolic disturbance in adults
Anthony L Byrne, Nathan L Pace, Paul S Thomas, Rebecca L Symons, Robindro Chatterji, Michael BennettPublished on 25 June 2025 https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010841.pub2
New Cochrane Thematic Group
NEW COCHRANE THEMATIC GROUP TO ADVANCE COLLABORATION AND RESEARCH IN ACUTE AND EMERGENCY CARE
Priority topics in Emergency and Critical Care
Our priority exercise and topic selection
In 2024 we conducted a priority exercise to identify the most important topics in the area of emergency and critical care, prioritizing the selection of topics for systematic reviews. This process is crucial to ensure that we address the most pressing and impactful issues in the field. Our prioritization process involved several key steps:
New protocol
Anticoagulation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Troy Seelhammer, 
New protocol
Parenteral medication for the management of acute severe behavioural disturbance (ASBD) in the emergency department
Elyssia Bourke, Kate Klein, Jonathan Knott, Simon S Craig, Emma Tavender, Franz E BablVersion published: 29 May 2024 https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD014826
The impact of climate change on Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Day 2024
Survey: Cochrane reviews in emergency and critical care
Emergency and Critical Care Survey
As part of our commitment to evidence-based healthcare, we are reaching out to seek your valuable input. We invite you to participate in our brief survey. It should take no more than 15 minutes to complete, but it may take longer if you wish to share more details. By sharing your expertise and experiences, you can help shape the future direction of Cochrane reviews in emergency and critical care.
Call for experts
Call for experts in trauma management and prevention
Cochrane Emergency and Critical Care, along with Cochrane Anesthesia, is actively searching for accomplished individuals to join our Editorial Board, contributing significantly to the advancement of trauma and injury-related fields. We are specifically looking for experts who possess a strong background in trauma and emergency medicine, coupled with expertise in conducting meta-analyses.
Our Annual Report 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Cochrane Annual Report for Emergency and Critical Care and Anaesthesia. In this report, we are delighted to share with you a comprehensive overview of the significant achievements, and impactful contributions made by our Review Groups (CRGs) in the past year. Our commitment to enhancing patient outcomes in emergency situations, critical care settings, and anaesthesia practices remains unwavering.