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Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 1 Death.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 1 Death.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 2 Clinically significant PDA.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 2 Clinically significant PDA.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 3 Hypovolemic shock.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.3

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 3 Hypovolemic shock.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 4 Change in plasma volume (ml/kg) from 48 to 96 hours of life.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.4

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 4 Change in plasma volume (ml/kg) from 48 to 96 hours of life.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 5 Change in cardiovascular stability index from 48 to 96 hours of life.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.5

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 5 Change in cardiovascular stability index from 48 to 96 hours of life.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 6 Dobutamine infusion rate (micrograms/kg/min) at the end of treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.6

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 6 Dobutamine infusion rate (micrograms/kg/min) at the end of treatment.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 7 Dopamine infusion rate (micrograms/kg/min) at the end of treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.7

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 7 Dopamine infusion rate (micrograms/kg/min) at the end of treatment.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 8 Change in colloid infusion rate (ml/kg/hour) at the end of treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.8

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 8 Change in colloid infusion rate (ml/kg/hour) at the end of treatment.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 9 Failure to extubate within 3 days after study entry.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.9

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 9 Failure to extubate within 3 days after study entry.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 10 Change in peak inspiratory pressure (cm H2O) during treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.10

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 10 Change in peak inspiratory pressure (cm H2O) during treatment.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 11 Change in mean airway pressure (cm H2O) during treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.11

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 11 Change in mean airway pressure (cm H2O) during treatment.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 12 Duration of mechanical ventilation (days).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.12

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 12 Duration of mechanical ventilation (days).

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 13 Change in FiO2 during treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.13

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 13 Change in FiO2 during treatment.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 14 Change in alveolar‐arterial O2 gradient (mm Hg) during treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.14

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 14 Change in alveolar‐arterial O2 gradient (mm Hg) during treatment.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 15 BPD.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.15

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 15 BPD.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 16 Death or BPD.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.16

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 16 Death or BPD.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 17 Duration of oxygen supplementation (days).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.17

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 17 Duration of oxygen supplementation (days).

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 18 IVH.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.18

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 18 IVH.

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 19 Severe IVH (grade III or IV).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.19

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 19 Severe IVH (grade III or IV).

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 20 Duration of hospitalization (days).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.20

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 20 Duration of hospitalization (days).

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 21 Significant handicap at one year (major neurologic defect and/or MDI/PDI <50).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.21

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 21 Significant handicap at one year (major neurologic defect and/or MDI/PDI <50).

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 22 Oligoanuria (urine output < 1 ml/kg/hour).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.22

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 22 Oligoanuria (urine output < 1 ml/kg/hour).

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 23 Hyponatremia (sodium < 130 mM/L).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.23

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 23 Hyponatremia (sodium < 130 mM/L).

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 24 Hyperkalemia (potassium > 6.5 mM/L).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.24

Comparison 1 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration, Outcome 24 Hyperkalemia (potassium > 6.5 mM/L).

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 1 Death.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 1 Death.

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 2 Clinically significant PDA.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 2 Clinically significant PDA.

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 3 Hypovolemic shock.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.3

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 3 Hypovolemic shock.

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 4 Failure to extubate within 3 days after study entry.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.4

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 4 Failure to extubate within 3 days after study entry.

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 5 Change in peak inspiratory pressure (cm H2O) during treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.5

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 5 Change in peak inspiratory pressure (cm H2O) during treatment.

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 6 Change in mean airway pressure (cm H2O) during treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.6

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 6 Change in mean airway pressure (cm H2O) during treatment.

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 7 Duration of mechanical ventilation (days).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.7

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 7 Duration of mechanical ventilation (days).

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 8 Change in FiO2 during treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.8

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 8 Change in FiO2 during treatment.

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 9 Change in alveolar‐arterial O2 gradient (mm Hg) during treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.9

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 9 Change in alveolar‐arterial O2 gradient (mm Hg) during treatment.

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 10 BPD.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.10

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 10 BPD.

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 11 Death or BPD.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.11

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 11 Death or BPD.

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 12 Duration of oxygen supplementation (days).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.12

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 12 Duration of oxygen supplementation (days).

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 13 IVH.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.13

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 13 IVH.

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 14 Severe IVH (grade III or IV).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.14

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 14 Severe IVH (grade III or IV).

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 15 Duration of hospitalization (days).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.15

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 15 Duration of hospitalization (days).

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 16 Significant handicap at one year (major neurologic defect and/or MDI/PDI <50).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.16

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 16 Significant handicap at one year (major neurologic defect and/or MDI/PDI <50).

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 17 Oligoanuria (urine output < 1 ml/kg/hour).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.17

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 17 Oligoanuria (urine output < 1 ml/kg/hour).

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 18 Hyponatremia (sodium < 130 mM/L).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.18

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 18 Hyponatremia (sodium < 130 mM/L).

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 19 Hyperkalemia (potassium > 6.5 mM/L).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 2.19

Comparison 2 Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment, Outcome 19 Hyperkalemia (potassium > 6.5 mM/L).

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 1 Death.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 1 Death.

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 2 Clinical diagnosis of PDA during the study.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 3.2

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 2 Clinical diagnosis of PDA during the study.

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 3 Clinical diagnosis of PDA (during the study or later).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 3.3

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 3 Clinical diagnosis of PDA (during the study or later).

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 4 BPD.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 3.4

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 4 BPD.

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 5 Death or BPD.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 3.5

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 5 Death or BPD.

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 6 IVH.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 3.6

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 6 IVH.

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 7 Duration of mechanical ventilation in survivors (days).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 3.7

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 7 Duration of mechanical ventilation in survivors (days).

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 8 Duration of hospitalization (days).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 3.8

Comparison 3 PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide, Outcome 8 Duration of hospitalization (days).

Comparison 1. Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Death Show forest plot

6

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 All

6

248

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.35 [0.71, 2.56]

1.2 Postnatal age < 24 hours

4

167

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.47 [0.72, 2.97]

1.3 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

2

81

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.97 [0.21, 4.48]

1.4 Loop diuretics

5

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.30 [0.67, 2.52]

1.5 Theophylline

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.0 [0.19, 20.67]

1.6 Sensitivity

5

228

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.07 [0.51, 2.24]

2 Clinically significant PDA Show forest plot

4

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 All

4

208

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.11 [0.72, 1.71]

2.2 Postnatal age < 24 hours

3

139

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.86 [0.50, 1.48]

2.3 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

69

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.7 [0.82, 3.53]

2.4 Loop diuretics

3

161

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.08 [0.67, 1.73]

2.5 Theophylline

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.25 [0.44, 3.54]

3 Hypovolemic shock Show forest plot

1

12

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.0 [0.20, 82.01]

3.1 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

12

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.0 [0.20, 82.01]

4 Change in plasma volume (ml/kg) from 48 to 96 hours of life Show forest plot

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐7.7 [‐11.74, ‐3.66]

4.1 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐7.7 [‐11.74, ‐3.66]

5 Change in cardiovascular stability index from 48 to 96 hours of life Show forest plot

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.77 [‐0.14, 1.68]

5.1 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.77 [‐0.14, 1.68]

6 Dobutamine infusion rate (micrograms/kg/min) at the end of treatment Show forest plot

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.10 [‐0.62, 6.82]

6.1 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.10 [‐0.62, 6.82]

7 Dopamine infusion rate (micrograms/kg/min) at the end of treatment Show forest plot

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.41 [‐0.07, 4.89]

7.1 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.41 [‐0.07, 4.89]

8 Change in colloid infusion rate (ml/kg/hour) at the end of treatment Show forest plot

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.86 [‐4.30, 2.58]

8.1 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.86 [‐4.30, 2.58]

9 Failure to extubate within 3 days after study entry Show forest plot

1

56

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.45, 0.93]

9.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

1

56

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.45, 0.93]

10 Change in peak inspiratory pressure (cm H2O) during treatment Show forest plot

1

36

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐6.62 [‐14.74, 1.50]

10.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

1

36

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐6.62 [‐14.74, 1.50]

11 Change in mean airway pressure (cm H2O) during treatment Show forest plot

2

125

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐1.16 [‐2.42, 0.09]

11.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

1

56

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐1.30 [‐2.81, 0.21]

11.2 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.85 [‐3.11, 1.41]

12 Duration of mechanical ventilation (days) Show forest plot

2

105

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐2.83 [‐4.49, ‐1.17]

12.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

1

36

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐5.0 [‐7.06, ‐2.94]

12.2 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.20 [‐1.61, 4.01]

13 Change in FiO2 during treatment Show forest plot

2

92

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.05 [‐0.13, 0.03]

13.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

2

92

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.05 [‐0.13, 0.03]

14 Change in alveolar‐arterial O2 gradient (mm Hg) during treatment Show forest plot

3

161

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐1.62 [‐43.75, 40.51]

14.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

2

92

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐66.81 [‐131.24, ‐2.37]

14.2 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

47.06 [‐8.62, 102.74]

15 BPD Show forest plot

3

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

15.1 All

3

139

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.41, 1.59]

15.2 Postnatal age < 24 hours

3

139

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.41, 1.59]

15.3 Loop diuretics

2

92

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.02 [0.49, 2.10]

15.4 Theophylline

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.29 [0.04, 2.44]

16 Death or BPD Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

16.1 All

2

87

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.95 [0.32, 2.76]

16.2 Postnatal age <24 hours

2

87

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.95 [0.32, 2.76]

16.3 Loop diuretics

1

37

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.55 [0.29, 22.31]

16.4 Theophylline

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.6 [0.16, 2.25]

17 Duration of oxygen supplementation (days) Show forest plot

3

161

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.50 [‐2.51, 1.50]

17.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

2

92

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.22 [‐2.40, 1.96]

17.2 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

69

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐2.10 [‐7.28, 3.08]

18 IVH Show forest plot

3

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

18.1 All

3

127

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.40, 1.44]

18.2 Postnatal age < 24 hours

3

127

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.40, 1.44]

18.3 Loop diuretics

2

80

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.90 [0.43, 1.88]

18.4 Theophylline

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.15, 1.84]

18.5 Sensitivity

2

107

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.63 [0.32, 1.26]

19 Severe IVH (grade III or IV) Show forest plot

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.07, 15.72]

19.1 All studies

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.07, 15.72]

20 Duration of hospitalization (days) Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

20.1 All

2

103

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.43 [‐10.71, 15.57]

20.2 Postnatal age < 24 hours

2

103

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.43 [‐10.71, 15.57]

20.3 Loop diuretics

1

56

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

6.60 [‐16.38, 29.58]

20.4 Theophylline

1

47

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.40 [‐15.62, 16.42]

21 Significant handicap at one year (major neurologic defect and/or MDI/PDI <50) Show forest plot

1

26

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.43 [0.09, 1.94]

21.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

1

26

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.43 [0.09, 1.94]

22 Oligoanuria (urine output < 1 ml/kg/hour) Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

22.1 All

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.13 [0.02, 0.96]

22.2 Theophylline

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.13 [0.02, 0.96]

23 Hyponatremia (sodium < 130 mM/L) Show forest plot

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.16, 6.80]

23.1 All

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.16, 6.80]

24 Hyperkalemia (potassium > 6.5 mM/L) Show forest plot

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.57 [0.29, 8.53]

24.1 All

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.57 [0.29, 8.53]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 1. Routine diuretic administration versus placebo, no treatment or PRN diuretic administration
Comparison 2. Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Death Show forest plot

5

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 All

5

179

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.47 [0.72, 2.97]

1.2 Postnatal age < 24 hours

4

167

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.47 [0.72, 2.97]

1.3 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

12

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.4 Loop diuretics

4

129

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.41 [0.67, 2.95]

1.5 Theophylline

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.0 [0.19, 20.67]

2 Clinically significant PDA Show forest plot

3

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 All

3

139

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.86 [0.50, 1.48]

2.2 Postnatal age < 24 hours

3

139

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.86 [0.50, 1.48]

2.3 Loop diuretics

2

92

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.38, 1.38]

2.4 Theophylline

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.25 [0.44, 3.54]

3 Hypovolemic shock Show forest plot

1

12

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.0 [0.20, 82.01]

3.1 Postnatal age at least 24 hours

1

12

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.0 [0.20, 82.01]

4 Failure to extubate within 3 days after study entry Show forest plot

1

56

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.45, 0.93]

4.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

1

56

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.45, 0.93]

5 Change in peak inspiratory pressure (cm H2O) during treatment Show forest plot

1

36

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐6.62 [‐14.74, 1.50]

5.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

1

36

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐6.62 [‐14.74, 1.50]

6 Change in mean airway pressure (cm H2O) during treatment Show forest plot

1

56

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐1.30 [‐2.81, 0.21]

6.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

1

56

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐1.30 [‐2.81, 0.21]

7 Duration of mechanical ventilation (days) Show forest plot

1

36

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐5.0 [‐7.06, ‐2.94]

7.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

1

36

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐5.0 [‐7.06, ‐2.94]

8 Change in FiO2 during treatment Show forest plot

2

92

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.05 [‐0.13, 0.03]

8.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

2

92

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.05 [‐0.13, 0.03]

9 Change in alveolar‐arterial O2 gradient (mm Hg) during treatment Show forest plot

2

92

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐66.81 [‐131.24, ‐2.37]

9.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

2

92

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐66.81 [‐131.24, ‐2.37]

10 BPD Show forest plot

3

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

10.1 All

3

139

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.41, 1.59]

10.2 Postnatal age < 24 hours

3

139

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.41, 1.59]

10.3 Loop diuretics

2

92

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.02 [0.49, 2.10]

10.4 Theophylline

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.26 [0.03, 2.16]

11 Death or BPD Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

11.1 All

2

87

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.95 [0.32, 2.76]

11.2 Postnatal age <24 hours

2

87

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.95 [0.32, 2.76]

11.3 Loop diuretics

1

37

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.55 [0.29, 22.31]

11.4 Theophylline

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.6 [0.16, 2.25]

12 Duration of oxygen supplementation (days) Show forest plot

2

92

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.22 [‐2.40, 1.96]

12.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

2

92

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.22 [‐2.40, 1.96]

13 IVH Show forest plot

3

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

13.1 All

3

127

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.40, 1.44]

13.2 Postnatal age < 24 hours

3

127

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.40, 1.44]

13.3 Loop diuretics

2

80

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.90 [0.43, 1.88]

13.4 Theophylline

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.15, 1.84]

14 Severe IVH (grade III or IV) Show forest plot

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.07, 15.72]

14.1 All

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.07, 15.72]

15 Duration of hospitalization (days) Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

15.1 All

2

103

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.43 [‐10.71, 15.57]

15.2 Postnatal age < 24 hours

2

103

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.43 [‐10.71, 15.57]

15.3 Loop diuretics

1

56

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

6.60 [‐16.38, 29.58]

15.4 Theophylline

1

47

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.40 [‐15.62, 16.42]

16 Significant handicap at one year (major neurologic defect and/or MDI/PDI <50) Show forest plot

1

26

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.43 [0.09, 1.94]

16.1 Postnatal age < 24 hours

1

26

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.43 [0.09, 1.94]

17 Oligoanuria (urine output < 1 ml/kg/hour) Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

17.1 All

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.13 [0.02, 0.96]

17.2 Theophylline

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.13 [0.02, 0.96]

18 Hyponatremia (sodium < 130 mM/L) Show forest plot

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.16, 6.80]

18.1 All

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.16, 6.80]

19 Hyperkalemia (potassium > 6.5 mM/L) Show forest plot

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.57 [0.29, 8.53]

19.1 All

1

47

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.57 [0.29, 8.53]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 2. Routine diuretic administration versus placebo or no treatment
Comparison 3. PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Death Show forest plot

1

66

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.62 [0.29, 1.29]

2 Clinical diagnosis of PDA during the study Show forest plot

1

66

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.25 [1.14, 4.44]

3 Clinical diagnosis of PDA (during the study or later) Show forest plot

1

66

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.0 [1.58, 5.68]

4 BPD Show forest plot

1

45

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.8 [0.18, 3.54]

5 Death or BPD Show forest plot

1

66

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.69 [0.38, 1.25]

6 IVH Show forest plot

1

66

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.18 [0.62, 2.25]

7 Duration of mechanical ventilation in survivors (days) Show forest plot

1

45

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.20 [‐1.31, 7.71]

8 Duration of hospitalization (days) Show forest plot

1

45

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐8.0 [‐33.33, 17.33]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 3. PRN furosemide versus PRN chlorothiazide