[PDF][PDF] Corticosteroids for acute bacterial meningitis
D van de Beek, J de Gans… - … Database Syst Rev, 2007 - ubccriticalcaremedicine.ca
D van de Beek, J de Gans, P McIntyre, K Prasad
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007•ubccriticalcaremedicine.caBackground In experimental studies, the clinical outcome of acute bacterial meningitis has
been related to the severity of the inflammatory process in the subarachnoidal space.
Treatment with corticosteroids can reduce this inflammatory response and thereby may
improve outcome. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of
adjuvant corticosteroids in the treatment of acute bacterial meningitis.
been related to the severity of the inflammatory process in the subarachnoidal space.
Treatment with corticosteroids can reduce this inflammatory response and thereby may
improve outcome. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of
adjuvant corticosteroids in the treatment of acute bacterial meningitis.
Background
In experimental studies, the clinical outcome of acute bacterial meningitis has been related to the severity of the inflammatory process in the subarachnoidal space. Treatment with corticosteroids can reduce this inflammatory response and thereby may improve outcome. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of adjuvant corticosteroids in the treatment of acute bacterial meningitis.
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