Endocrinology · Corticosteroid
Hydrocortisone
Dose
100 mg IV QDS in acute adrenal crisis / severe asthma. 50 mg q6h in septic shock refractory.
Use
Monitoring
Side effects
- • Hyperglycaemia
- • Hypertension
- • Immunosuppression
- • Osteoporosis
Related in WardRound
Sepsis
Protocol · Sepsis Six within 1 hour
Anaphylaxis
Protocol · Adrenaline first, every time
Acute Severe Asthma
Protocol · OSHITME approach
Myxoedema Coma
Protocol · Severe hypothyroidism with decompensation
Addisonian Crisis
Protocol · Hydrocortisone + fluids + glucose
Toxic Megacolon
Protocol · Steroids + surgical review
Thyrotoxicosis
Topic · Endocrinology
Sepsis & Septic Shock (ED)
Topic · Emergency Medicine
Thyroid Storm
Topic · Endocrinology
Ulcerative Colitis
Topic · Gastroenterology
Adrenal Insufficiency
Topic · Endocrinology
Sepsis and Septic Shock
Topic · Emergency Medicine
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
