| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10211996 | Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia | 2018 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
This meta-analysis documents the safety of corticosteroids in the overall critically ill population with the notable exception of brain injury patients, a setting where the authors confirmed their detrimental effect on survival. A possible beneficial effect of corticosteroids on survival was found among patients with respiratory diseases and in patients with bacterial meningitis.
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Authors
Enrico A. MD, Martina MD, Salvatore MD, Rosalba MsC, Vito F. Giordano, Dario MD, Laura MD, Ludhmilla A. MD, PhD, Alberto MD, Giovanni MD,