Gynaecology & Obstetrics General a0b99f62 Steroids used in treatment of HELLP syndrome A Decrease materral mortality rate. B Decrease rate of acute renal failure. C Increase platelet count in severe thrombocytopenia. D Increase rate of recovery of liver enzymes. High-Yield Explanation In patients with HELLP syndrome with dangerously low platelet count, steroids might serve to increase platelets.