DOI
https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v6i4.389Abstract
PICO question
In dogs with uncomplicated corneal ulcers does treatment with prophylactic antibacterial eye drops reduce the risk of secondary infection when compared to no treatment with prophylactic antibacterial eye drops?
Clinical bottom line
Category of research question
Treatment
The number and type of study designs reviewed
Zero
Strength of evidence
Zero
Outcomes reported
None
Conclusion
There were no published papers found to address the PICO
How to apply this evidence in practice
The application of evidence into practice should take into account multiple factors, not limited to: individual clinical expertise, patient’s circumstances and owners’ values, country, location or clinic where you work, the individual case in front of you, the availability of therapies and resources.
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References
Maggs, D. J., Miller, P. E. & Ofri, R. (2018). Slatter’s Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology (6th ed.). Elsevier.
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