Question

A 64-year-old man with severe CAP requires ICU admission. Should corticosteroids be administered routinely?

Accepted Answer

Only if refractory septic shock or concomitant COPD/asthma exacerbation

Answer

Yes

Answer

for all severe CAP

Answer

Never use steroids in CAP

Answer

Only if viral pneumonia suspected

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with severe CAP requires ICU admission. Should corticosteroids be administered routinely?