Effects of Pre-Hospital Dexamethasone Administration on Outcomes of Patients with COPD and Asthma Exacerbation; a Cross-Sectional Study

Effects of Pre-Hospital Dexamethasone Administration on Outcomes of Patients with COPD and Asthma Exacerbation; a Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma exacerbation are two common emergency situations. This study aimed to investigate the impact of pre-hospital dexamethasone initiation on treatment outcomes of these patients. Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional and c...

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Main Authors: Thongpitak Huabbangyang, Agasak Silakoon, Chunlanee Sangketchon, Jareeda Sukhuntee, Jukkit Kumkong, Tanut Srithanayuchet, Parinya Chamnanpol, Theeraphat Meechai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences 2023-08-01
Series:Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
asthma
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
dexamethasone
emergency medical services
hospital stay
Pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive
Online Access:https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/aaem/index.php/AAEM/article/view/2037

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