Systemic corticosteroids in acute exacerbation of COPD: a meta-analysis of controlled studies with emphasis on ICU patients
Guidelines on systemic corticosteroids in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation rely on studies that excluded patients requiring ventilatory support. Recent publication of studies including ICU patients allows estimation of the level of evidence overall and in patients admitted t...
Main Authors: | Abroug, Fekri, Ouanes, Islem, Abroug, Sarra, Dachraoui, Fahmi, Abdallah, Saoussen Ben, Hammouda, Zeineb, Ouanes-Besbes, Lamia |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2014
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4273682/ |
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