Question

A 60-year-old with severe CAP is admitted to ICU. Which steroid approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

No routine steroids unless refractory septic shock or other indication

Answer

Routine systemic corticosteroids for all CAP

Answer

High-dose steroids for 14 days

Answer

Inhaled corticosteroids only

Answer

Steroids only if procalcitonin >5

Practice question

A 60-year-old with severe CAP is admitted to ICU. Which steroid approach is recommended?