Standardized preoperative corticosteroid treatment in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery: results from a randomized trial

A heightened inflammatory response occurs after cardiac surgery. The perioperative use of glucocorticoids has been advocated as a method to improve postoperative outcomes. Randomized prospective studies to quantify the effect of methylprednisolone on perioperative outcomes in neonatal cardiac surger...

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Published in:	The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Vol. 142; no. 6; p. 1523
Main Authors:	Graham, Eric M, Atz, Andrew M, Butts, Ryan J, Baker, Nathaniel L, Zyblewski, Sinai C, Deardorff, Rachael L, DeSantis, Stacia M, Reeves, Scott T, Bradley, Scott M, Spinale, Francis G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.12.2011
Subjects:	Anti-Inflammatory Agents - administration & dosage Anti-Inflammatory Agents - adverse effects Cardiac Output, Low - chemically induced Cardiac Surgical Procedures Cardiopulmonary Bypass Double-Blind Method Female Glucocorticoids - administration & dosage Glucocorticoids - adverse effects Heart Defects, Congenital - surgery Humans Infant, Newborn Interleukin-6 - blood Intraoperative Care Male Methylprednisolone - administration & dosage Methylprednisolone - adverse effects Postoperative Care Postoperative Complications Preoperative Care Treatment Outcome
ISSN:	1097-685X, 1097-685X
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