Applications of Steroid in Clinical Practice: A Review. (27th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shaikh, Safiya; Verma, Himanshu; Yadav, Nirmal; Jauhari, Mirinda; Bullangowda, Jyothi
• Other Names: Karakitsos D. Academic Editor.; Khan F. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN anesthesiology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-09-27
• Subjects: Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesia; Anesthesiology; Anesthesia; Anesthesiology; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Periodical; Periodicals; 617.96
• DOI: 10.5402/2012/985495
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-5548

Abstract

Abstract : Steroids are perhaps one of the most widely used group of drugs in present day anaesthetic practice, sometimes with indication and sometimes without indications. Because of their diverse effects on various systems of the body, there has been renewed interest in the use of steroids in modern day anaesthetic practice. This paper focuses on the synthesis and functions of steroids and risks associated with their supplementation. This paper also highlights the recent trends, relevance, and consensus issues on the use of steroids as adjunct pharmacological agents in relation to anaesthetic practice and intensive care, along with emphasis on important clinical aspects of perioperative usefulness and supplementation.