Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) has a high mortality rate. A new study evaluates the use of hydrocortisone for severe CAP in the ICU setting. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he evaluates if the evidence stacks up.
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Show Segments
00:00 - Introductions
01:19 - Past Studies on CAP Treatment
03:32 - The CAPE Code Study
17:05 - The GameChanger: The Study Findings
24:31 - Connecting to Practice: Study Limitations
26:01 - Closing Remarks
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
References and Resources
Hydrocortisone in Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the past history of major mortality studies for CAP pharmacotherapy
2. Discuss the CAPE Code study and its possible implications in the ICU
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-147-H01-P
Initial release date: 04/24/2023
Expiration date: 04/24/2024
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