Efficacy and safety of corticosteroids in cardiac arrest: a systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized control trials

Efficacy and safety of corticosteroids in cardiac arrest: a systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized control trials

Abstract Background Post-cardiac arrest, outcomes for most patients are poor, regardless of setting. Many patients who do achieve spontaneous return of circulation require vasopressor therapy to maintain organ perfusion. There is some evidence to support the use of corticosteroids in cardiac arrest....

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Main Authors: Jeremy Penn, Will Douglas, Jeffrey Curran, Dipayan Chaudhuri, Joanna C. Dionne, Shannon M. Fernando, David Granton, Rebecca Mathew, Bram Rochwerg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Cardiac arrest
Corticosteroids
Randomized control trial
Mortality
Survival with good functional outcome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-022-04297-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-022-04297-2

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