Alía, Inmaculada Efficacy of corticosteroid therapy in patients with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease receiving ventilatory support. [electronic resource] - Archives of internal medicine Nov 2011 - 1939-46 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ISSN: 1538-3679 Standard No.: 10.1001/archinternmed.2011.530 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AgedAnti-Inflammatory Agents--adverse effectsBlood Glucose--drug effectsDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansHyperglycemia--bloodIntensive Care Units--statistics & numerical dataMaleMethylprednisolone--adverse effectsMiddle AgedPulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--bloodRespiration, Artificial