Steroid treatment in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Shodai YoshihiroTakashi HongoShingo OhkiTadashi KanekoJunichi IshikawaShoichi IharaShunsuke TaitoMasahiko SakaguchiTomoaki Yatabe

Published in: Journal of anesthesia (2021)

This NMA suggested that the effect of steroids on the outcome in patients with ARDS might depend on the type of the steroid drug administered. Moreover, further studies are needed to identify the optimal type and dosage.

Keyphrases

acute respiratory distress syndrome
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation
emergency department
replacement therapy
adverse drug