Naspitz 1992.
Methods | Randomised double blind clinical controlled trial | |
Participants | 61children (33 males 28 females), ages 8‐24 months
Patients with acute wheezing seen in the emergency department. excl. febrile, cyanosis. Wheeze alone on auscultaion |
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Interventions | Fenoterol (0.5% aqueous soln. 1 drop/ 3kg) + 4 drops of 0.9% saline vs fenoterol (0.5% aqueous soln. 1 drop/ 3kg) + 4 drops ipratropium bromide 0.025% soln. Single treatment using ultrasonic nebuliser (CEL‐SP). | |
Outcomes | Clinical score at 15, 30 & 45 minutes (Ben‐Zvi). Requirement for further treatment at 45 mins. | |
Notes | No placebo arm, none with crepitations on auscultat. | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |