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. 2005 Apr 20;2005(2):CD004539. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004539.pub2

Comparison 2. Aminoglycosides and broad spectrum penicillins with beta lactamase inhibitors versus other regimens.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Mortality (all causes ‐ ITT analysis) 1 204 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.85 [0.37, 1.97]
2 Clinical success 1 159 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.03 [0.55, 1.91]
3 Clinical success (ITT analysis) 1 204 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.14 [0.65, 1.97]
4 Adverse reactions (ITT analysis) 1 227 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.21 [0.71, 2.04]
4.1 Overall 1 227 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.21 [0.71, 2.04]
5 Duration of therapy 1 159 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.5 [‐0.47, 1.47]