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This document reviews the evidence for using corticosteroids to prevent and treat acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It finds that 4 trials evaluated corticosteroids for prevention in high-risk patients, but showed higher mortality and ARDS development in treated groups. 5 other trials assessed treatment after ARDS onset, finding variable results for reducing organ dysfunction when started early, but no benefit in late-stage ARDS. Overall the trials were small and heterogeneous, so more large, homo

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Vicente Turas

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EN