Steinberg et al. ARDS and steroids. NEJM 2006

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Paper type Randomised Controlled Trial Reference Steinberg KP, Hudson LD, Goodman RB, Hough CL, Lanken PN et al.; for ARDSNET Efficacy and safety of corticosteroids for persistent acute respiratory distress syndrome New England Journal of Medicine 2006; 354: 1671-84 Major Finding The treatment of late ARDS with methylprednisolone does not improve mortality but may reduce the duration of ventilation PubMed Abstract NEJM Full Text Scottish Intensive Care Society CAT review of paper Point for discussion: Has this finally put the 'steroids in ARDS' debate to bed? ArticleDate:20070508 SiteSection: Article

 

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