Dexamethasone should not be given to people with a chronic subdural haematoma.
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Abstract
The studyHutchinson P, Edlmann E, Bulters D, et al. Trial of dexamethasone for chronic subdural haematoma. <i>N Engl J Med</i> 2020;383:2616-27.To read the full NIHR Alert, go to: https://evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/dexamethasone-should-not-be-used-chronic-subdural-haematoma/.
Medical subject headings
- Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic