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The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#438 Recap from SHM #Converge24

May 6, 2024
A recap from #SHM #Converge24 discussing heart failure, GI bleeds, sepsis, critical care updates, hospital medicine, oncologic emergencies, pneumonia, COPD, transitions of care, vulnerable populations, AI, and more. Topics include POCUS, high-value medical education, molecular testing, periop updates, oral vs IV antibiotics, palliative care, and more!
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  • IV hydrocortisone reduces mortality in severe CAP patients
  • Aspirin shows higher DVT rates post-operatively

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Cape Cod: Study on Steroids in Pneumonia

The Cape Cod study examined the use of steroids in severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), focusing on patients who were intubated or on advanced oxygen devices. The study found lower intubation rates, reduced pressor use, and lower mortality with IV hydrocortisone compared to placebo.

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