A 50-year-old with newly diagnosed CAP is admitted with severe disease (needs vasopressors). Which adjunct is recommended regarding steroids?...

Question

A 50-year-old with newly diagnosed CAP is admitted with severe disease (needs vasopressors). Which adjunct is recommended regarding steroids?

Accepted Answer

Routine corticosteroids are not recommended for severe CAP without refractory septic shock

Answer

Give methylprednisolone to all severe CAP

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Hydrocortisone for all irrespective of shock

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High-dose dexamethasone for 10 days

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Steroids replace antibiotics in severe CAP

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Severe CAP-Adjunctive Therapies