Docusate sodium (DS) v triethanolamine polypeptide (TP) for patients presenting to the emergency department*
| Outcome | DS | TP | RBI (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Complete visualisation of tympanic membrane (with or without irrigation) | 81% | 35% | 134% (39 to 342) | 3 (2 to 6) |








