Effect of Corticosteroid Treatment on Prognosis in ARDS Secondary to Covid-19

Effect of Early Corticosteroid Therapy on Mortality in Patient With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Secondary to Covid-19

Study conducted on hospitalized patient in critical ill units in Nancy and Metz to evaluate if early corticosteroid treatment in first seven days after admission improve patients outcome in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome secondary to Covid-19 compared to later corticosteroid therapy or no treatment. Also comparison of acquired infection with or without corticosteroid treatment during hospitalisation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ICU hospitalized with acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to Sars-Cov-2 infection diagnosed by PCR test
• Hospitalized from 01/03/2020 to 30/04/2020

Exclusion Criteria:

• Mechanical ventilation more than 48 hours at admission
• Transfert to another ICU during stay for bed management
• Corticosteroid treatment at admission