Journal Jam 17 – Steroids for CAP and COVID P...

Vertigo is one of the most dreaded chief complaints in Emergency Medicine – for good reason! Symptoms can be vague, the assessment can be nuanced, and there are so many potential pitfalls along the way for accurately investigating and diagnosing dizzy patients. What do we actuall ...  Show more

Epistaxis is usually straightforward—until it isn’t. How can you distinguish an anterior bleed from a dangerous posterior bleed? What’s the best sequence for compression, vasoconstrictors, TXA, cautery and packing? When should you reach for an anterior balloon tampon or posterior ...  Show more

In community-acquired pneumonia, can steroids improve mortality? Past studies of steroids in CAP have been conflicting, with some showing a mortality benefit and others showing no difference. How does the CAPE COD trial change how we think about patients hospitalized with severe ...  Show more

In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, we review a July 2025 study from the Journal of Intensive Care comparing methylprednisolone and hydrocortisone for severe pneumonia treatment. The discussion focuses on how these findings may influence clinical decisions, particularly ...  Show more

Let’s take your breath away… with a review on steroids in treating COPD exacerbations!Time StampsHow 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 ...  Show more