Systematic Review Documents
Systematic reviews are a type of literature review that uses systematic methods to collect data, critically appraise research studies, and synthesize results.
These documents are not to be considered guidelines or guidance documents.
This systematic review is designed to evaluate the available evidence on C. difficile in the NICU. The results of this review highlight the paucity of evidence on this topic and the persistent uncertainties in the epidemiology of C. difficile in this vulnerable population.
C. difficile in NICU Patients: A Systematic Review [PDF – 10 pages]
Appendix. C. difficile in NICU Patients: A Systematic Review [PDF – 4 pages]
This systematic review is designed to evaluate the available evidence on prophylaxis and screening to prevent transmission of viral respiratory illness in the NICU. The results of this review highlight the paucity of evidence on this topic and the persistent uncertainties in the epidemiology of viral respiratory illnesses in this vulnerable population.