Corticosteroids in Septic Shock

Septic shock is one of the most common causes of deaths in critically ill patients. The updated Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines provide recommendations on the use of adjunct steroids in the treatment of sepsis. However, when to start corticosteroids is still unknown – or is it? This episode of GameChangers evaluates the timing of corticosteroid use in sepsis.The GameChangerCorticosteroids are now recommended by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines in septic shock patients receiving pressors. Early initiation of corticosteroids has now been associated with decreased ICU length of stays and time on pressors. Show Segments00:00 – Introductions 01:25 – Corticosteroids in Septic Shock 04:47 – Initiation of Corticosteroids14:57 – The GameChanger 19:24 – Closing Remarks  HostGeoff Wall, PharmD., BCPS, FCCP, CGP Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health Dr. Wall is a member of the Janssen Speaker's Bureau.References and ResourcesComparison of Early Versus Late Initiation of Hydrocortisone in Patients with Septic Shock in the ICU SettingRedeem your CPE or CME here!Pharmacist Members CME  Need a membership?Join for CPE CreditJoin for CME Credit CE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Identify ideal timing of corticosteroids use in septic shock patients 2. Discuss the dosing recommendations of corticosteroids in septic shock patients0.05 CEU | 0.5 HrsACPE UAN: 0107-0000-22-168-H01-PInitial release date: 04/18/22Expiration date: 04/18/2023Additional CPE and CME details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram