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Use of Corticosteroids in Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Publication Date: January 18, 2024

Last Updated: January 24, 2024

Summary of Recommendations

Sepsis and Septic Shock

We suggest administering corticosteroids to adult patients with septic shock. (C, L )

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We recommend against administration of high dose/short duration corticosteroids (> 400 mg/d hydrocortisone equivalent for less than 3 d) for adult patients with septic shock. (S, M )

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Overview

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Use of Corticosteroids in Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Use of Corticosteroids in Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Summary of Recommendations

Sepsis and Septic Shock

Overview

Title

Authoring Organization