Corticosteroids in the prevention and treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in adults: meta-analysis.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2008
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Peter, J., John, P., Graham, P., Moran, J., George, I., Bersten, A.

Abstract

The objective was to systematically review the efficacy of steroids in the prevention of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in critically ill adults, and treatment for established ARDS. the study concluded that a definitive role of corticosteroids in the treatment of ARDS in adults is not established. A possibility of reduced mortality and increased ventilator free days with steroids started after the onset of ARDS was suggested. Preventive steroids possibly increase the incidence of ARDS in critically ill adults.

Citation

BMJ 2008, 336, (7651), pp. 1006-9, [doi: 10.1136/bmj.39537.939039.BE]

Corticosteroids in the prevention and treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in adults: meta-analysis.

Published 1 January 2008
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