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. 2005 Jul 20;2005(3):CD001279. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001279.pub2

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
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