Efficacy and safety of low-dose corticosteroids for acute respiratory distress syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Yu-qing Cui, Xian-fei Ding, Huo-yan Liang, Dong Wang, Xiao-juan Zhang, Li-feng Li, Quan-cheng Kan, Le-xin Wang, Tong-wen Sun

Figure 2. Meta-analysis of overall pooled and subgroup OR with 95% CI across RCTs for the primary outcomes in patients with ARDS. Forest plot showing the significance of the relationships between the prolonged use and short-term use of low-dose corticosteroids and mortality in ARDS patients according to the fixed effects model; RCTs: randomized controlled trials; OR: odds ratio; CI: confidence interval; ARDS: acute respiratory distress syndrome.