Real-world corticosteroid use in severe pneumonia: a propensity-score-matched study

Real-world corticosteroid use in severe pneumonia: a propensity-score-matched study

Abstract Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide despite correct antibiotic use. Corticosteroids have long been evaluated as a treatment option, but heterogeneous effects on survival have precluded their widespread implementation. We aime...

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Main Authors: A. Ceccato, A. Russo, E. Barbeta, P. Oscanoa, G. Tiseo, A. Gabarrus, P. Di Giannatale, S. Nogas, C. Cilloniz, F. Menichetti, M. Ferrer, M. Niederman, M. Falcone, A. Torres
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Community-acquired pneumonia
Corticosteroids
Mortality
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03840-x

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