Summary: Let’s take your breath away… with a review on steroids in treating COPD exacerbations! Time Stamps * How does GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) define a COPD exacerbation? (2:44) * What outcomes do steroids actually improve in treating a COPD exacerbation? (5:08) * What is the evidence behind a 5 day steroid “burst”? (7:20) * Are IV steroids more powerful than PO? (9:00) For full show notes: https://www.clinicalcorrelations.org/?p=17823 (https://www.clinicalcorrelations.org/?p=17823)
