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Low-Dose Corticosteroids for Critically Ill Adults With Severe Pulmonary Infections

JAMA Clinical Reviews

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Exploring the Use of Low-Dose Steroids for Severe Pulmonary Infections in Adults

This chapter explores the use of low-dose steroids, particularly focusing on corticosteroids like dexamethasone, for severe cases of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients requiring supplemental oxygen to maintain adequate levels, highlighting the uncertainty regarding higher steroid doses for the most critical cases.

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