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Table 3 Anticipated absolute mortality among premature infants using SIMV+VG versus SIMV+PSV

From: Network meta-analysis: users’ guide for pediatricians

 

Relative effect Hazard ratio (95% CrI)

Anticipated absolute effects

Mortality risk with regular care

Mortality risk difference with SIMV+VG

GA > 30 weeks

0.12 (0.01 to 0.86)

5 per 100

4 fewer per 100 (5 fewer to 1 fewer)

GA 27–30 weeks

0.12 (0.01 to 0.86)

10 per 100

9 fewer per 100 (10 fewer to 1 fewer)

GA 25–26 weeks

0.12 (0.01 to 0.86)

50 per 100

42 fewer per 100 (49 fewer to 5 fewer)

  1. The relative effect of SIMV+VG (and its 95% CrI) is based on the NMA estimates [9]; the absolute effect (and its 95% CI) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group; mortality estimates with regular care are based on previous literature [49,50,51]
  2. GA gestational age