Glucocorticoids v placebo for clinical improvement in children with croup*
| Time point | No of studies | Weighted event rates | RBI (95% CI) | NNT (CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glucocorticoids | Placebo | ||||
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | |||||
| 6 hours | 13 | 56% | 41% | 37% (6 to 56) | 7 (4 to 50) |
| 12 hours | 7 | 89% | 68% | 31% (16 to 43) | 5 (3 to 11) |
| 24 hours | 5 | 95% | 83% | 14% (4 to 24) | 8 (5 to 33) |
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