Effect of methylprednisolone vs hydrocortisone on 30-day mortality in critically ill adults with septic shock: an analysis of the MIMIC-IV database

Among adults with septic shock, there was no significant difference in 30-day mortality between those administered methylprednisolone and hydrocortisone. It needs to be further verified in prospective, randomized controlled trials.

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BMC Infectious Diseases
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2025-03-08
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-10731-x
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1
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Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
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Effect of methylprednisolone vs hydrocortisone on 30-day mortality in critically ill adults with septic shock: an analysis of the MIMIC-IV database

Xia Zheng, Hongliu Cai, Jun Xu
1 citations
BMC Infectious Diseases
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
1.35
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Effect of methylprednisolone vs hydrocortisone on 30-day mortality in critically ill adults with septic shock: an analysis of the MIMIC-IV database

Xia Zheng, Hongliu Cai, Jun Xu
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Abstract

Among adults with septic shock, there was no significant difference in 30-day mortality between those administered methylprednisolone and hydrocortisone. It needs to be further verified in prospective, randomized controlled trials.

BMC Infectious DiseasesVol. 25(1)
First Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University (CN), Zhejiang University (CN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 22%
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
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