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Systemic steroids prior to extubation may be beneficial in high risk patients to reduce the risk of post-extubation stridor and re-intubation.
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Does Timing, Duration, Dose, and Route of Corticosteroids Matter in Prevention of Postextubation Stridor? Angurana SK. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2017 Oct;18(10):1005-1006
Dexamethasone pretreatment for 24 h versus 6 h for prevention of postextubation airway obstruction in children: a randomized double-blind trial. Baranwal AK, Meena JP, Singhi SC, Muralidharan J. Intensive Care Med. 2014 Sep;40(9):1285-94.
Dexamethasone pretreatment for 24 h versus 6 h for prevention of postextubation airway obstruction in children: a randomized double-blind trial. Baranwal AK, Meena JP, Singhi SC, Muralidharan J. Intensive Care Med. 2014 Sep;40(9):1285-94.