The Journal of pediatrics
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J. Pediatr.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 2015
Glucocorticoids and Hospital Length of Stay for Children with Anaphylaxis: A Retrospective Study.
To evaluate whether glucocorticoid administration is associated with improved outcomes in children with anaphylaxis. ⋯ The use of glucocorticoids was inversely associated with prolonged LOS among children hospitalized with anaphylaxis, but was not associated with 3-day ED revisits among discharged children. These findings support the use of glucocorticoids in children hospitalized with anaphylaxis.