Decreased mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients treated with corticosteroids: an updated meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials with trial sequential analysis

Abstract Background The possible benefits associated with corticosteroid treatment in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients are not fully known. We conducted an updated meta-analysis to assess the effect of corticosteroids in the treatment of patients with ARDS. Methods We systematical...

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Main Authors: Ping Lin, Yuean Zhao, Xiaoqian Li, Faming Jiang, Zongan Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03546-0