Steroids and head trauma.
A review of recent experimental and clinical trials on the effect of steroids on the outcome of head-injured patients reveals no statistical benefit in double-blind trials. Small subgroups of patients may benefit, but this needs further evaluation.
D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011379:Prognosis; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D013256:Steroids; D003907:Dexamethasone; D008775:Methylprednisolone