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#16 Steroids in COPD: Mind the Gap Segment

#16 Steroids in COPD: Mind the Gap Segment

FromCore IM | Internal Medicine Podcast


#16 Steroids in COPD: Mind the Gap Segment

FromCore IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

ratings:
Length:
13 minutes
Released:
May 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Let’s take your breath away… with a review on steroids in treating COPD exacerbations!
Time Stamps

How does GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) define a COPD exacerbation? (2:44)
What outcomes do steroids actually improve in treating a COPD exacerbation? (5:08)
What is the evidence behind a 5 day steroid “burst”? (7:20)
Are IV steroids more powerful than PO? (9:00)

For full show notes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/05/30/mind-the-gap-steriods-in-copd/
Released:
May 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Core Internal Medicine via following segments: 5 Pearls || Clinically relevant pearls on IM topics! Mind the Gap || Why do we do what we do? Hoofbeats || Dissecting clinical reasoning! At the Bedside || Explore everyday challenges