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A Review of Current Evidence for the Use of Steroids in the Medical Intensive Care Unit

Year: 2024

Type: review

Abstract: Systemic steroids are frequently used in critically ill patients for their anti-inflammatory properties. Potential benefits of these agents should be balanced against their known side effects. In this paper, we review trials assessing the use of systemic steroids in common conditions requiring admission to the intensive care unit. These include septic shock, the acute respiratory distress syndrome, severe pneumonia, COVID-19, and hypercapnic respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We will mainly focus on well-conducted randomized controlled trials to determine whether steroids should be administered to critically ill patients presenting with these conditions.

Source: Diagnostics

DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14141565

Authors: Patrick Jenkins, Cory Cross, Tony Abdo, Houssein Youness, Jean Keddissi

Institutions: Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City VA Health Care System, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Language: English

Topic: Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955