Publications by authors named "Margaret DeVier"
Pharmacotherapy
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Corticosteroids have been widely used in critical care for various conditions like respiratory distress, septic shock, and COVID-19, showing both benefits and risks.
- Key advantages include improved treatment outcomes, shorter hospital stays, and lower mortality rates, while significant adverse effects include hyperglycemia, hypertension, and increased infection risk.
- There is currently no thorough report on corticosteroid use in critical care, highlighting the need for better understanding and management of their use in therapy.
