Evidence · Systematic review or meta-analysis
Clinical practice guidelines for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: A systematic review using the appraisal of guidelines for research and evaluation (AGREE) II instrument.
- Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and cooling
- Medical
- Neurology
- Nursing
Summary
Systematic review appraising the methodological quality of recent clinical practice guidelines for neonatal hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy using the AGREE II instrument. Two eligible guidelines were identified and appraised: those from the Canadian Paediatric Society and Queensland Maternity and Neonatal Services. Domain scores varied, with the Queensland guideline rated higher overall and recommended by all appraisers for use in practice. Useful for clinicians and guideline developers selecting or developing HIE guidance.
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