Question

A 68-year-old woman with severe pneumonia is septic, intubated, and hypotensive despite fluids. Which steroid approach aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

No steroids ever in shock

Answer

Hydrocortisone for refractory septic shock

Answer

Prednisone 40 mg daily for 5 days for CAP

Answer

Dexamethasone 6 mg daily for 10 days for all CAP

Answer

High-dose methylprednisolone for all severe CAP

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with severe pneumonia is septic, intubated, and hypotensive despite fluids. Which steroid approach aligns with guidelines?