<p>In this episode, we discuss the controversy surrounding the usage of steroids in Community-acquired pneumonia. This controversy arose after the CAPE-COD trial was published recently in NEJM. We discuss the pros and cons of administering steroids as a blanket treatment. We recommend caution and suggest considering the external validity of this trial before changing your practices.</p>

In this episode, we discuss the controversy surrounding the usage of steroids in Community-acquired pneumonia. This controversy arose after the CAPE-COD trial was published recently in NEJM. We discuss the pros and cons of administering steroids as a blanket treatment. We recommend caution and suggest considering the external validity of this trial before changing your practices.

#Epi 116 - Steroids in Community Acquired Pneumonia

The landscape of Intensive care is changing. In the era of evidence based medicine, we try to make best possible decision for our patients based on best available evidence. Every fortnight, Dr Swapnil Pawar & Dr Jose Chacko will bring you one hot topic in Critical care. If you want to stay up to date with recent evidence or learn how to critically evaluate the literature in critical care, this podcast is for you.

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The landscape of Intensive care is changing. In the era of evidence based medicine, we try to make best possible decision for our patients based on best available evidence. Every fortnight, Dr Swapnil Pawar &amp; Dr Jose Chacko will bring you one hot topic in Critical care. If you want to stay up to date with recent evidence or learn how to critically evaluate the literature in critical care, this podcast is for you.

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#Epi 116 - Steroids in Community Acquired Pneumonia

#Epi 116 - Steroids in Community Acquired Pneumonia