Use of glucocorticoids in covid 19 patients: systematic review

Abstract

Medline and Google Scholar databases. Results: Covid 19 with a severe course and ARDS can lead to a hyper-inflammatory state, in which the anti-inflammatory properties of steroids can be an effective therapeutic option. Steroid therapy has provento be useful in stabilizing patients hemodynamically, reducing prolonged stays in hospitalization services, intermediate care units, intensive care units, reducing the duration of mechanical ventilation, and reducing morbidity and mortality in this group of patients, serious patients. Conclusion: Although upto now there is no established therapy that is 100% effective in the treatment of patients with severe covid, it is important to consider dexamethasone as a therapeutic strategy.