Table 1 Mortality in trials of IVIG for suspected infection in neonates
Study | Exptl n/N | Ctrl n/N | Relative Risk (95% CI Fixed) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Christensen 1991 | 0/11 | 0/11 | not estimable | 0 |
Erdem 1993 | 6/20 | 9/24 | 0.80 [0.34, 1.86] | 22.0% |
Haque 1988 | 1/30 | 6/30 | 0.17 [0.02, 1.30] | 16.1% |
Samatha 1997 | 5/30 | 8/30 | 0.62 [0.23, 1.69] | 21.5% |
Shenoi 1999 | 7/25 | 7/25 | 1.00 [0.41, 2.43] | 18.8% |
Sidiropoulos 1981 | 4/41 | 8/41 | 0.50 [0.16, 1.53] | 21.5% |
Total | 23/157 | 38/161 | 0.63 [0.40, 1.00] | 100% |