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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Baptista JP, Martins P. Corticosteroid Therapy in Severe Cases of Pneumonia Caused by SARS-CoV-2. Cureus 2022; 14:e33076. [PMID: 36721548 PMCID: PMC9883672 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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We present a case of severe pneumonia caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a 63-year-old woman needing venous oxygenation by an extracorporeal membrane. Given the difficult clinical resolution with persistent inflammatory parameters, treatment with corticosteroids (methylprednisolone) was prescribed. The clinical evolution observed, namely the improvement of respiratory and imaging parameters, reiterates the recommendations of corticosteroids for moderate to severe disease.
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Crisan Dabija R, Antohe I, Trofor A, Antoniu SA. Corticosteroids in SARS-COV2 infection: certainties and uncertainties in clinical practice. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2021; 19:1553-1562. [PMID: 34015985 PMCID: PMC8171006 DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2021.1933437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The SARS-COV-2 pandemic is a worldwide public health problem due to the large medical burden and limited number of therapies available. Corticosteroids have a rather unclear efficacy in viral non-SARS-COV-2 pneumonias and therefore their use is not universally recommended. In SARS-COV-2 pneumonia however, it is expected that they can reduce the deleterious consequences of the virus-related systemic inflammation. AREAS COVERED a MEDLINE search covering the period 1995-2020 was completed to identify relevant papers. SARS-COV-2 pathogenesis is very complex and is represented by the interplay of many cytokine-driven inflammation pathways. Its most severe form so called cytokine storm, is an exaggerate reaction of the host infected by the virus rapidly resulting in multiple organ dysfunction (MODS). Corticosteroids have the potential to blunt the inflammation response in such patients, but their efficacy is not the same for all patients. Further on the certainties and uncertainties regarding the efficacy of this therapy in SARS-COV-2 pneumonia are discussed. EXPERT OPINION In patients with severe SARS-COV-2 pneumonia, corticosteroids can be efficacious, but it is still not clear if they can be safely used in patients with comorbid cardiovascular disease or how the optimal duration of therapy can be established.
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- Radu Crisan Dabija
- Faculty of Medicine-Pulmonary Disease, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine-Nursing, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine-Pulmonary Disease, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine-Nursing/Palliative Care, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa, Iasi, Romania
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Mehta Y, Dixit SB, Zirpe K, Sud R, Gopal PB, Koul PA, Mishra VK, Ansari AS, Chamle VS. Therapeutic Approaches in Modulating the Inflammatory and Immunological Response in Patients With Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Pancreatitis: An Expert Opinion Review. Cureus 2021; 13:e18393. [PMID: 34692364 PMCID: PMC8526068 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Immunomodulation has long been an adjunct approach in treating critically ill patients with sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and acute pancreatitis (AP). Hyperactive immune response with immunopathogenesis leads to organ dysfunction and alters the clinical outcomes in critically ill. Though the immune response in the critically ill might have been overlooked, it has gathered greater attention during this novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Modulating hyperactive immune response, the cytokine storm, especially with steroids, has shown to improve the outcomes in COVID-19 patients. In this review, we find that immune response pathogenesis in critically ill patients with sepsis, ARDS, and AP is nearly similar. The use of immunomodulators such as steroids, broad-spectrum serine protease inhibitors such as ulinastatin, thymosin alpha, intravenous immunoglobulins, and therapies such as CytoSorb and therapeutic plasma exchange may help in improving the clinical outcomes in these conditions. As the experience of the majority of physicians in using such therapeutics may be limited, we provide our expert comments regarding immunomodulation to optimize outcomes in patients with sepsis/septic shock, ARDS, and AP.
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- Yatin Mehta
- Institute of Critical Care and Anesthesiology, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram, IND
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- Neurocritical Care, Grant Medical Foundation, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, IND
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- Institute of Digestive & Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram, IND
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- Department of Critical Care, Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad, IND
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, IND
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- Medica Institute of Critical Care, Bhagwan Mahavir Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Ranchi, IND
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- Department of Critical Care Services, Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai, IND
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Luo MH, Qian YQ, Huang DL, Luo JC, Su Y, Wang H, Yu SJ, Liu K, Tu GW, Luo Z. Tailoring glucocorticoids in patients with severe COVID-19: a narrative review. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:1261. [PMID: 34532398 PMCID: PMC8421952 DOI: 10.21037/atm-21-1783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To discuss the pathogenesis of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and the pharmacological effects of glucocorticoids (GCs) toward this infection. To review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using GCs to treat patients with severe COVID-19, and investigate whether GC timing, dosage, or duration affect clinical outcomes. Finally. to discuss the use of biological markers, respiratory parameters, and radiological evidence to select patients for improved GC therapeutic precision. BACKGROUND COVID-19 has become an unprecedented global challenge. As GCs have been used as key immunomodulators to treat inflammation-related diseases, they may play key roles in limiting disease progression by modulating immune responses, cytokine production, and endothelial function in patients with severe COVID-19, who often experience excessive cytokine production and endothelial and renin-angiotensin system (RAS) dysfunction. Current clinical trials have partially proven this efficacy, but GC timing, dosage, and duration vary greatly, with no unifying consensus, thereby creating confusion. METHODS Publications through March 2021 were retrieved from the Web of Science and PubMed. Results from cited references in published articles were also included. CONCLUSIONS GCs play key roles in treating severe COVID-19 infections. Pharmacologically, GCs could modulate immune cells, reduce cytokine and chemokine, and improve endothelial functions in patients with severe COVID-19. Benefits of GCs have been observed in multiple clinical trials, but the timing, dosage and duration vary across studies. Tapering as an option is not widely accepted. However, early initiation of treatment, a tailored dosage with appropriate tapering may be of particular importance, but evidence is inconclusive and more investigations are needed. Biological markers, respiratory parameters, and radiological evidence could also help select patients for specific tailored treatments.
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- Ming-Hao Luo
- Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Xiamen Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Xiamen, China
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Liu Z, Shi F, Liu JX, Liu JQ, Li J, Wang Q, Wang H, Gao CL, Li JM, Zhao DF. Clinical Efficacy of Corticosteroids in the Early Stages of Deterioration in COVID-19 Pneumonia. Infect Drug Resist 2021; 14:2667-2674. [PMID: 34285519 PMCID: PMC8285565 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s314938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly suggests using corticosteroids in patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Similarly, a large randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT) in the UK found that dexamethasone effectively reduced the mortality rate in severe COVID-19 patients. However, the safety profile of corticosteroids has been a controversial area of study. Case Description A case of a COVID-19 patient is described and the clinical characteristics are observed as the mildly symptomatic patient progresses into a critically ill patient and during their dramatic improvement with corticosteroid therapy in the early stage of the deterioration process with COVID-19 pneumonia. Conclusion The most suitable timing and dosage for the use of corticosteroids to maximize its effect during the worsening of COVID-19 pneumonia are discussed. One of the main pathophysiological hypotheses for severe COVID-19 patients is related to cytokine storm and virus load, which can be effectively treated with corticosteroid therapy.
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- Zheng Liu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Petroleum Clinical Medical College of Hebei Medical University, Langfang, Hebei, 065000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Petroleum Clinical Medical College of Hebei Medical University, Langfang, Hebei, 065000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Petroleum Clinical Medical College of Hebei Medical University, Langfang, Hebei, 065000, People's Republic of China
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- Schulich School of Medical and Dentistry-Honour Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Science and Major in Pharmacology, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Petroleum Clinical Medical College of Hebei Medical University, Langfang, Hebei, 065000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Petroleum Clinical Medical College of Hebei Medical University, Langfang, Hebei, 065000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Petroleum Clinical Medical College of Hebei Medical University, Langfang, Hebei, 065000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Langfang Fourth Hospital, Langfang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Petroleum Clinical Medical College of Hebei Medical University, Langfang, Hebei, 065000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Petroleum Clinical Medical College of Hebei Medical University, Langfang, Hebei, 065000, People's Republic of China
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Lin P, Zhao Y, Li X, Jiang F, Liang Z. Decreased mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients treated with corticosteroids: an updated meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials with trial sequential analysis. Crit Care 2021; 25:122. [PMID: 33771216 PMCID: PMC7995395 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-021-03546-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The possible benefits associated with corticosteroid treatment in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients are not fully known. We conducted an updated meta-analysis to assess the effect of corticosteroids in the treatment of patients with ARDS. METHODS We systematically searched MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library from inception to January 2021 via Ovid to identify randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of glucocorticoids in the treatment of patients with ARDS. The primary outcome was hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes included the number of ventilator-free days at day 28, oxygenation improvement (PaO2/FIO2 ratios), and adverse events. RESULTS Nine studies with 1371 participants were analyzed. The pooled analysis revealed that glucocorticoid use was associated with reduced mortality [relative risk (RR), 0.83; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.74-0.93; P < 0.01; I2 = 37], and the statistical power was confirmed by trial sequential analysis. Glucocorticoids might also significantly increase the number of ventilator-free days at day 28 (mean deviation 3.66 days, 95% CI 2.64-4.68; P < 0.01) and improve oxygenation (standardized mean difference 4.17; 95% CI 2.32-6.02; P < 0.01). In addition, glucocorticoid use was not associated with increased risks of new infection (RR 0.84; 95% CI 0.70-1.01; P = 0.07) and hyperglycemia (RR 1.11; 95% CI 0.99-1.23; P = 0.06). CONCLUSIONS The use of glucocorticoids might result in reduced mortality in patients with ARDS. Glucocorticoids might be recommended as an adjunct to standard care for ARDS; however, the optimal dose and duration of steroid therapy remains unknown and further studies are needed.
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- Ping Lin
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China School of Medicine and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China School of Medicine and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China School of Medicine and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China School of Medicine and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China School of Medicine and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Rafiullah M, Siddiqui K. Corticosteroid use in viral pneumonia: experience so far and the dexamethasone breakthrough in coronavirus disease-2019. J Comp Eff Res 2020; 9:1247-1254. [PMID: 33245242 PMCID: PMC7694443 DOI: 10.2217/cer-2020-0146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Dexamethasone was shown to decrease the mortality in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) recently. Use of corticosteroids was harmful in other coronavirus infections previously. WHO recommended against routine use of corticosteroids in COVID-19. In view of these, we reviewed the evidence about the use of corticosteroids in virus-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Corticosteroids are beneficial in ARDS regardless of etiology. However, they increased the mortality rate in influenza-associated ARDS. In SARS and the Middle East respiratory syndrome, corticosteroids increased the mortality, delayed the viral clearance and increased the length of hospital stay. In the case of COVID-19, the available evidence from retrospective and observational studies is inconclusive about the corticosteroid use. Low-dose therapies appear to be effective. Evidence from a randomized control study found dexamethasone is effective in decreasing mortality in severe COVID-19 cases. More studies are needed to validate the benefit of corticosteroids in COVID-19.
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- Mohamed Rafiullah
- Strategic Center for Diabetes Research, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Strategic Center for Diabetes Research, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Petersen MW, Meyhoff TS, Helleberg M, Kjær MN, Granholm A, Hjortsø CJS, Jensen TS, Møller MH, Hjortrup PB, Wetterslev M, Vesterlund GK, Russell L, Jørgensen VL, Tjelle K, Benfield T, Ulrik CS, Andreasen AS, Mohr T, Bestle MH, Poulsen LM, Hitz MF, Hildebrandt T, Knudsen LS, Møller A, Sølling CG, Brøchner AC, Rasmussen BS, Nielsen H, Christensen S, Strøm T, Cronhjort M, Wahlin RR, Jakob S, Cioccari L, Venkatesh B, Hammond N, Jha V, Myatra SN, Gluud C, Lange T, Perner A. Low-dose hydrocortisone in patients with COVID-19 and severe hypoxia (COVID STEROID) trial-Protocol and statistical analysis plan. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2020; 64:1365-1375. [PMID: 32779728 PMCID: PMC7404666 DOI: 10.1111/aas.13673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 has caused a pandemic of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) with many patients developing hypoxic respiratory failure. Corticosteroids reduce the time on mechanical ventilation, length of stay in the intensive care unit and potentially also mortality in similar patient populations. However, corticosteroids have undesirable effects, including longer time to viral clearance. Clinical equipoise on the use of corticosteroids for COVID-19 exists. METHODS The COVID STEROID trial is an international, randomised, stratified, blinded clinical trial. We will allocate 1000 adult patients with COVID-19 receiving ≥10 L/min of oxygen or on mechanical ventilation to intravenous hydrocortisone 200 mg daily vs placebo (0.9% saline) for 7 days. The primary outcome is days alive without life support (ie mechanical ventilation, circulatory support, and renal replacement therapy) at day 28. Secondary outcomes are serious adverse reactions at day 14; days alive without life support at day 90; days alive and out of hospital at day 90; all-cause mortality at day 28, day 90, and 1 year; and health-related quality of life at 1 year. We will conduct the statistical analyses according to this protocol, including interim analyses for every 250 patients followed for 28 days. The primary outcome will be compared using the Kryger Jensen and Lange test in the intention to treat population and reported as differences in means and medians with 95% confidence intervals. DISCUSSION The COVID STEROID trial will provide important evidence to guide the use of corticosteroids in COVID-19 and severe hypoxia.
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Zayed Y, Barbarawi M, Ismail E, Samji V, Kerbage J, Rizk F, Salih M, Bala A, Obeid M, Deliwala S, Demian S, Al-Sanouri I, Reddy R. Use of glucocorticoids in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. J Intensive Care 2020; 8:43. [PMID: 32612838 PMCID: PMC7324774 DOI: 10.1186/s40560-020-00464-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common and disabling disease with high rates of mortality and morbidity. The role of steroids in treating ARDS remains controversial. We aim to examine the evidence behind using glucocorticoids in the management of ARDS from the available studies. Methods We performed a literature review of major electronic databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing glucocorticoids versus placebo in treating patients with ARDS. Our primary outcome was hospital mortality. Other outcomes included ICU mortality, number of ventilator-free days at day 28, incidence of nosocomial infections, and hyperglycemia. We performed a meta-analysis using a random effects model to calculate risk ratios (RR) and mean difference (MD) with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). A subsequent trial sequential analysis was performed to examine the strength of evidence and to guard against statistical type I and type II errors for our results. Results Eight RCTs were included in the final analysis totaling of 1091 patients, with a mean age of 57 ± 16, and 56.2% were male. In our pooled analysis, use of glucocorticoids was associated with a significant reduction in hospital mortality (RR 0.79; 95% CI 0.64–0.98; P = 0.03) and ICU mortality (RR 0.64; 95% CI 0.42–0.97; P = 0.04). Furthermore, glucocorticoid use was associated with an increased number of ventilator-free days at day 28 (MD 4.06 days; 95% CI 2.66–5.45; P < 0.01). Regarding adverse events, glucocorticoids use was not associated with an increased risk for nosocomial infections (RR 0.82; 95% CI 0.68–1.00; P = 0.05); however, it was associated with an increased risk of hyperglycemia (RR 1.11; 95% CI 1.01–1.24; P = 0.04). In our trial sequential analysis, the required diversity-adjusted information size (sample size = 2692 patients) was not reached, and the evidence was insufficient from the available RCTs. Conclusion Among patients with ARDS, use of glucocorticoids is associated with a significant reduction in mortality and duration of mechanical ventilation, without increased risk of hospital-acquired infections. However, based on a trial sequential analysis, these findings may be secondary to a false-positive (type I) error. Further studies are needed for a firm conclusion with guarding against possible statistical errors.
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- Yazan Zayed
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University, One Hurley Plaza, Suite 212, Flint, MI 48503 USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University, One Hurley Plaza, Suite 212, Flint, MI 48503 USA
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- College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University, One Hurley Plaza, Suite 212, Flint, MI 48503 USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University, One Hurley Plaza, Suite 212, Flint, MI 48503 USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University, One Hurley Plaza, Suite 212, Flint, MI 48503 USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University, One Hurley Plaza, Suite 212, Flint, MI 48503 USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University, One Hurley Plaza, Suite 212, Flint, MI 48503 USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University, One Hurley Plaza, Suite 212, Flint, MI 48503 USA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University, Flint, MI USA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL USA
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Impact of corticosteroid therapy on outcomes of persons with SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, or MERS-CoV infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Leukemia 2020; 34:1503-1511. [PMID: 32372026 PMCID: PMC7199650 DOI: 10.1038/s41375-020-0848-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 175] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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We performed a meta-analysis to determine safety and efficacy of corticosteroids in SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, and MERS-CoV infections. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Medline, WanFang Chinese database, and ZhiWang Chinese database using Boolean operators and search terms covering SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, OR MERS-CoV AND corticosteroids to find appropriate studies. Review Manager 5.3 was used to analyze results of meta-analysis. Observational studies were analyzed for quality using the modified Newcastle–Ottawa scale and randomized clinical trials, using the Jadad scale. Subjects were divided into those with severe-only and other (severe and not severe) cohorts based on published criteria. Efficacy endpoints studied included mortality, hospitalization duration, rates of intensive care unit (ICU) admission, use of mechanical ventilation, and a composite endpoint (death, ICU admission, or mechanical ventilation). We included 11 reports including 10 cohort studies and 1 randomized clinical trial involving 5249 subjects (2003–2020). Two discussed the association of corticosteroids and virus clearing and 10 explored how corticosteroids impacted mortality, hospitalization duration, use of mechanical ventilation, and a composite endpoint. Corticosteroid use was associated with delayed virus clearing with a mean difference (MD) = 3.78 days (95% confidence Interval [CI] = 1.16, 6.41 days; I2 = 0%). There was no significant reduction in deaths with relative Risk Ratio (RR) = 1.07 (90% CI = 0.81; 1.42; I2 = 80%). Hospitalization duration was prolonged and use of mechanical ventilation increased. In conclusion, corticosteroid use in subjects with SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, and MERS-CoV infections delayed virus clearing and did not convincingly improve survival, reduce hospitalization duration or ICU admission rate and/or use of mechanical ventilation. There were several adverse effects. Because of a preponderance of observational studies in the dataset and selection and publication biases our conclusions, especially regarding SARS-CoV-2, need confirmation in a randomized clinical trial. In the interim we suggest caution using corticosteroids in persons with COVID-19.
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