Meta-Analysis of Glucocorticoids for Covid-19 Patients Not Receiving Oxygen

NEJM Evid. 2023 May;2(5):EVIDoa2200283. doi: 10.1056/EVIDoa2200283. Epub 2023 Apr 18.

Abstract

Glucocorticoids for Covid-19 Patients Not on OxygenGlucocorticoids reduce mortality in hospitalized patients with severe and critical Covid-19. Covello et al. performed a meta-analysis to test the hypothesis that glucocorticoids could be detrimental in patients not on oxygen therapy.

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Glucocorticoids*
  • Humans
  • Oxygen
  • SARS-CoV-2

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Oxygen