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Long B, Koyfman A. Controversies in Corticosteroid Use for Sepsis. J Emerg Med. 2017;53(5):653–61.
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Figure 1Algorithm for corticosteroid use in septic shock. IV = intravenous; DKA = diabetic ketoacidosis; HIV = human immunodeficiency virus; TB = tuberculosis.
Severe sepsis and septic shock are potentially deadly conditions managed in the emergency department (ED). Management centers on source control, fluid resuscitation, broad-spectrum antimicrobials, and vasopressors as needed. The use of corticosteroids is controversial.
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