#129 Steroids: 5 Pearls Segment

How do you choose between the different steroids? At what dose and duration do you get concerned about worrisome complications? What types of prophylaxis should be started in patients on steroids and when?In which patients should we wean steroids vs. stop abruptly, and how should we do so? What factors limit steroid weaning?Use promo code COREIM for 1 month of free access to Glass Pro at https://glass.health/coreim Subscribe to our new Youtube Channel !Use this link for CME-MOC credit with ACPShow notes & TranscriptTime Stamps02:59 Types of Corticosteroids14:31 Side Effects of Steroids21:15: Prophylaxis 27:32 Steroid Weaning 33:38 Steroid Weaning Limitations Tags: IMCore, CoreIM, endocrine, adrenal insufficiency, internal medicine podcast, hospitalist, hydrocortisone, fludrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, dexamethasone, steroid withdrawal syndromeFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out ElevenReader and use my code PODCAST for a great deal: https://elevenreader.io* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy