Eficacia de la Dezametasona como tratamiento farmacológico para el manejo de pacientes con covid 19

Abstract

Abstract: Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid used for multiple trials related to its implementation in the treatment of COVID-19. This has been shown through several studiesto be a drug that can be used as a treatment in patient with COVID-19, specifically in patients receiving oxygen therapy or ventilatory mechanical support. Objective: To describe the efficacy of Dexamethasone as a treatmentin patients with COVID-19. Methodology:A literature review of publications from 2019 onwards was carried out in databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. To perform the search, the medical search term "MeSH"was implemented. Results:Of 150 articles retained, 12 articles thatanswer the research question were reviewed.The results were encouraging in dexamethasone as a treatment use in patients receiving oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilatory support, as it demonstrated the decrease in the mortality rate and the daysof medical discharge. Conclusions: Dexamethasone as a treatment for COVID-19 would be a great option as it decreases the mortality rate in patients by one third.