Use of glucocorticoids in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

Use of glucocorticoids in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

Abstract Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common and disabling disease with high rates of mortality and morbidity. The role of steroids in treating ARDS remains controversial. We aim to examine the evidence behind using glucocorticoids in the management of ARDS from the ava...

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Main Authors: Yazan Zayed, Mahmoud Barbarawi, Esraa Ismail, Varun Samji, Josiane Kerbage, Fatima Rizk, Mohammad Salih, Areeg Bala, Michele Obeid, Smit Deliwala, Sherry Demian, Ibrahim Al-Sanouri, Raju Reddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Glucocorticoids
Corticosteroids
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
ARDS
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-020-00464-1

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