SGEM#216 - April 25th, 2018 - By Jake Turnerl
Reference: Stern A et al, Corticosteroids for pneumonia (Review).
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. December 2017.
..."Clinical Question: Do steroids safely reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with community acquired pneumonia?
SGEM Bottom Line: Corticosteroids appear to improve mortality and/or morbidity in patients admitted to hospital with community acquired pneumonia..."