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Roid rage! Corticosteroids in emergency medicine

Is That a Thing?

English - December 23, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
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Today we explore the nuances of corticosteroid use and indications in the emergency department with Dr. Kyle Mcatee.  We delve into when steroids should be used and what the evidence behind steroids is in certain commonly encountered scenarios such as sore throat, anaphylaxis, and many others.  We also answer what the appropriate dose of steroids is and whether or not all steroids are created equal.