ICU SEDATION GUIDELINES

Hydrocortisone 50 mg IV q 6 hrs OR 100 mg IV Q 8 hrs. Fludrocortisone 50 mcg PO daily x 7 days. Level 3. For patients on steroid therapy for ≤7 days, steroid weaning is not necessary. For patients on steroid therapy >7 days, wean steroid replacement by 25-50% per day as tolerated by the patient’s response. RECOMMENDATIONS. All shock states ... ................
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