Tagged ‘Steroids’
Journal Review
Corticosteroids in Pharyngitis – Systematic Review + Meta-Analysis
Sore throat is among the most common complaints in the emergency department (ED). Sometimes, the etiology is bacterial, and in those cases antibiotics may shorten the duration of disease and provide symptomatic relief.
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Journal Review
ADRENAL – Corticosteroids in Septic Shock
During physiological stress, hypotension, or severe infection, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is activated. The hypothalamus secretes corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) stimulating the release of adrenocorticotrophin hormone (ACTH) from the anterior pituitary.
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Journal Review
Vasopressin, Epinephrine and Steroids (VSE) in Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest remains associated with very high morbidity and mortality, and neurologically meaningful recovery (the most important goal of cardiac arrest care) is a regrettably infrequent outcome despite the best efforts of providers.
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Journal Review
Oral Steroids for Acute Lumbar Radiculopathy
Acute lumbar radiculopathy is characterized by radiating buttock and leg pain in a lumbar nerve root distribution caused by herniation of the nucleus pulposus. It has a lifetime prevalance greater than 10% and can result in significant pain and disability.
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