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Steroids Supplementation Guideline Flashcards

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Minor surgery - steroids supplementation

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25mg hydrocortisone preop on the day of surgery

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Moderate surgery steroid supplementation

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50-75 mg hydrocortisone on the day and upto 1 day after. Resume regular dose on post op day 2

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Major surgery steroid supplementation

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100-150mg per day hydrocortisone for 2-3 days

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Physiologic doses of steroids

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Hydrocortisone- 20mg
Cortisone- 25mg
Prednisone- 5mg
Prednisolone- 5mg
Dexamethasone- 0.75mg
Betamethasone- 0.6mg

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Adrenal Crisis

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Conscious:
911
Oxygen
Hydrocortisone- 100mg Iv
Or dexa 4mg Iv

Unconscious:
911
Oxygen
50%dextrose Iv
Hydrocortisone 100mg IV or IM
Dexamethasone 4mg IV

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