A 73-year-old with severe CAP (requiring vasopressors) asks about steroids. What do 2019 ATS/IDSA CAP guidelines advise?...

Question

A 73-year-old with severe CAP (requiring vasopressors) asks about steroids. What do 2019 ATS/IDSA CAP guidelines advise?

Accepted Answer

No routine corticosteroids in CAP; consider per sepsis guidelines for refractory shock

Answer

Routine corticosteroids for all CAP

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Hydrocortisone only if CRP >150 mg/L

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Prednisone 40 mg PO for all inpatients

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Dexamethasone 6 mg daily for 10 days for all CAP

"severe cap adjuncts" MCQ (SBA): Severe CAP