HARP2

2014 Respiratory
? ICUs
540 patients

ARDS & simvastatin (80mg daily for upto 28d) > effect on MV duration

Clinical Question

In mechanically ventilated adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome
(ARDS), does simvastatin compared to placebo reduce ventilator dependence?

Critical Appraisal

Key findings

No diff in vent free days, 28d mort, oygenation.Statins > more biochem A/E ,not serious

Population
ARDS
Population Details
Not recorded
Intervention Arms

Simvastatin

Control Arms
Not recorded
Primary Outcome
Not recorded
Secondary Outcomes
Not recorded
P Value
Not recorded

Outcome Results

Not recorded