Othman 2011.
| Methods | Study: prospective, randomised. Allocation: computer. Blinding: yes. | |
| Participants | 98 patients: 50 P / 48 C. | |
| Interventions |
Hernioplasty ATB: amoxicillin‐clavulanic 1.2 gr IV. MA: 30 minutes before induction. Control: sterile saline |
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| Outcomes | IP= 4; IC= 6 | |
| Notes | ||
| Risk of bias | ||
| Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
| Random sequence generation (selection bias) | Low risk | Computer generated list. |
| Allocation concealment (selection bias) | Low risk | Yes |
| Blinding (performance bias and detection bias) All outcomes | Low risk | Quote: "Randomization and preparation of drug and placebo were controlled by a surgery clinic nurse without the previous knowledge of the patient or surgeon." |
| Blinding of participants and personnel (performance bias) All outcomes | Low risk | Yes |
| Blinding of outcome assessment (detection bias) All outcomes | Unclear risk | Not mentioned Comment: Probably not. |