Table 1 Basic characteristics of included guidelines
Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Year of publication | ||
2006–2008 | 1 | 4.8 |
2009–2011 | 1 | 4.8 |
2012–2014 | 9 | 42.9 |
2015–2018 | 10 | 47.6 |
Continent of published guidelines | ||
Europe | 10 | 47.6 |
Asia | 4 | 19.0 |
North America | 3 | 14.3 |
Africa | 1 | 4.8 |
South America | 1 | 4.8 |
International | 2 | 9.5 |
Organization publishing guideline | ||
Medical society | 17 | 81.0 |
Government | 4 | 19.0 |
Guideline specific to pediatric population? | ||
Yes | 5 | 23.8 |
No | 16 | 76.2 |