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| Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Septicaemia | 1 | 136 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | 2.91 [0.31, 27.31] |
| 2 Catheter colonisation | 1 | 124 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | 1.26 [0.61, 2.59] |
| 3 Number of patients who required antibiotics during in‐dwelling period of catheter | 1 | 136 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.84 [0.55, 1.27] |
