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REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid Conversion Chart 

Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent Dose (mg), Relative Anti-Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid) Potency, Relative
Corticosteroid Conversion ... Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent ... corticosteroid #steroid ... #conversion #endocrinology ... #comparison #table
Loop diuretic PO --> IV conversions 

Furosemide 40 mg PO = Furosemide 20 mg IV =
Loop diuretic PO ... --> IV conversions ... #Diuretics #Equivalent ... #Dose #Conversion ... #Table #Furosemide
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents ... Note: approximate equivalent ... Corticosteroid #Steroid ... #Conversion #Table ... #Dose #Equivalents
Loop diuretic conversion - Equivalent Doses
Furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg PO = Furosemide 20 mg IV =
Loop diuretic conversion ... - Equivalent Doses ... #Diuretic #Equivalent ... #Doses #Conversion ... #Table #Furosemide
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
ulcer, age >60, on steroids ... • Neuropathic agents ... Table: • Morphine ... #Table #Ladder ... internship #guide #comparison
Steroid Conversion and Equivalency Chart
Prednisone 5mg
Methylprednisolone 4mg
Prednisolone 5mg
Hydrocortisone 25mg
Dexamethasone n/a
Fludrocortisone N/A 10 125 36-72

#Steroid #Equivalency #conversion
Steroid Conversion ... and Equivalency ... 10 125 36-72 #Steroid ... #Equivalency #conversion ... #table #corticosteroid
Cardiac Event Monitors
 • Holter Monitor - Records every heart beat for 24-48 hours
 • Loop/Event
24-48 hours • Loop ... patient triggered events ... • Implantable Loop ... telemetry #devices #comparison ... #table
ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (ARB) DOSING:
TOOL FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN AGENTS IN CANADA
The information provided is intended
SWITCHING BETWEEN AGENTS ... an alternative agent ... #Pharmacology #Conversion ... #Switching #Equivalent ... #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Any adverse events ... Highest metabolic equivalent ... able to perform ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... postoperative cardiac events