Impact of corticosteroid treatment on clinical outcomes of influenza-associated ARDS: a nationwide multicenter study.
Ming-Ju TsaiKuang-Yao YangMing-Cheng ChanKuo-Chin KaoHao-Chien WangWann-Cherng PerngChieh-Liang WuShinn-Jye LiangWen-Feng FangJong-Rung TsaiWei-An ChangYing-Chun ChienWei-Chih ChenHan-Chung HuChiung-Yu LinWen-Cheng ChaoChau-Chyun Sheunull nullPublished in: Annals of intensive care (2020)
Early corticosteroid treatment was associated with a significantly increased hospital mortality in adult patients with influenza-associated ARDS. Earlier treatment and higher dosing were associated with higher hospital mortality. Clinicians should be cautious while using corticosteroid treatment in this patient group.