Early administration of steroids in the ambulance setting: Protocol for a type I hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial with a stepped wedge design

Pediatric asthma exacerbations are a frequent reason for emergency care. Early administration of oral systemic corticosteroids (OCS) in the emergency department (ED) decreases hospitalization rates and ED length-of-stay (LOS). However, it is unknown whether even earlier OCS administration by emergency medical services (EMS) in the prehospital setting further improves outcomes.

Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - September 11, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Jennifer N. Fishe, Phyllis Hendry, Jennifer Brailsford, Ramzi G. Salloum, Bruce Vogel, Erik Finlay, Sam Palmer, Susmita Datta, Leslie Hendeles, Kathryn Blake Source Type: research