Lesson 2, Volume 14 - Corticosteroids in Acute Respiratory Failure
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چکیده
Outline which conditions causing acute respiratory failure benefit from corticosteroids. 1. Describe the studies providing data for efficacy of corticosteroids in these conditions. 2. Determine the biologic rationale for the use of corticosteroids in ARDS. 3. Discern the complications of corticosteroid therapy. 4. Provide recommendations for corticosteroid regimens in treating these conditions causing acute respiratory failure. 5.
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