Corticosteroid use in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis on clinical outcomes

Corticosteroid use in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis on clinical outcomes

Abstract Background In the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, there has been worldwide debate on the use of corticosteroids in COVID-19. In the recent RECOVERY trial, evaluating the effect of dexamethasone, a reduced 28-day mortality in patients requiring oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation was shown...

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Main Authors: Judith van Paassen, Jeroen S. Vos, Eva M. Hoekstra, Katinka M. I. Neumann, Pauline C. Boot, Sesmu M. Arbous
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
Coronavirus
Corticosteroids
Mortality
Viral clearance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-03400-9

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