Different interventions in preventing sufentanil-induced cough: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sufentanil-induced cough (SIC) is prevalent in anesthesia practice. A variety of interventions have been employed to prevent SIC. However, the optimal intervention remains elusive.

Methods

A comprehensive search of the literature was conducted on the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library (CENTRAL) and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases. The search was limited to publications prior to July 5, 2025. A network meta-analysis (NMA) was conducted using the R software. A Bayesian framework was employed for this NMA. Comparisons of competing models based on the deviance information criterion (DIC) were used to select the optimal model for NMA. The primary outcome is the overall incidence of SIC. The secondary outcomes included the incidenc

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12673273 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature