Comparison Between Different Doses of Steroids in COVID-19 Patients

Comparison Between Standard Dose Methyl Prednisolone and Megadose Methyl Prednisolone as Regards Outcome in SARS.COV.2 Patients in Intensive Care Unit : Retrospective Study

aim of this study is to compare between standard dose methyl prednisolone and mega dose methyl prednisolone as regards outcome reflected by mortality rate, percentage of mechanically ventilated patients and icu length of stay of covid 19 patients admitted in intensive care unit.

Retrospective study for comparison between standard dose methyl prednisolone and mega dose methyl prednisolone as regards outcome reflected by mortality rate ,percentage of mechanically ventilated patients and icu length of stay of covid 19 patients admitted in intensive care unit.

Previous studies suggested that cytokine release syndrome could be involved in the pathophysiology of critical SARS.COV.2 resulting in death so early suppression of cytokine storm may be lifesaving in critical patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All icu admitted covid 19 patients with positive PCR, diagnosed by CT chest and needing oxygen therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not requiring oxygen therapy
• Negative PCR
• Uncontrolled blood sugar or DKA
• Patients on long term steroids therapy