Perioperative corticosteroid administration: a systematic review and descriptive analysis

ConclusionThe current use of perioperative corticosteroid supplementation to prevent adrenal insufficiency is not supported by evidence. Given the significant studies ’ limitations, it is not possible to conclude that perioperative administration of corticosteroids, compared to placebo, reduces the incidence of adrenal insufficiency.
Source: Perioperative Medicine - Category: Surgery Source Type: research