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Current recommendations for corticosteroid use in community acquired pneumonia
| Guideline | ATS/IDSA, 33 | BTS, 30 | SEPAR, 31 | SOUTH AFRICAN, 32 | ERS/ESICM/ESCMID/ALAT, 34 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | Do not use | Do not use | Not specified | Methylprednisolone | Methylprednisolone |
| Dose | 0.5 mg/kg/12 h | 0.5 mg/kg/12 h | |||
| Duration | 5 days | 5 days | |||
| Year | 2019 | 2009 | 2010 | 2017 | 2023 |
