Steroids for upper airway oedema in the context of attempted extubation

Report By: Dr Danial Khan - ACCS ST2 Doctor in Emergency Medicine
Institution: Salford Royal
Date Submitted: 22nd March 2025
Last Modified: 22nd March 2025
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adults undergoing endotracheal extubation] does [the routine administration of systemic corticosteroids compared to no treatment] result in [decreased rates of reintubation and/or associated morbidity]