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REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid Conversion Chart 

Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent Dose (mg), Relative Anti-Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid) Potency, Relative
REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid ... Conversion Chart ... #steroid #conversion ... #endocrinology ... #comparison #table
Stress Dose Steroids - Indications and Dosing

SUPPRESSED HPA AXIS:
 prednisone >20mg/day x 3 weeks or more
Stress Dose Steroids ... appearance #StressDose ... #Steroids #Indications ... #Dosing #Endocrinology ... #Diagnosis #Management
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
#Corticosteroid ... #Steroid #Conversion ... #Table #Dose #Equivalents
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 ... 10 125 36-72 #Steroid ... #Equivalency #conversion ... #table #corticosteroid
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Pharmaceutical Management ... • Decreases conversion ... approx. 1 hr) Steroids ... Treats adrenal insufficiency ... #ThyroidStorm #Management
Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment - Stress Dose Steroids
 • Large Bore IVs, ~2L IVF & Draw workup
Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Stress Dose Steroids ... AI #Treatment #Management ... #StressDose #Steroids ... #endocrinology
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pharmacologic Pain Management ... ulcer, age >60, on steroids ... Equianalgesia Conversion ... Table: • Morphine ... #Table #Ladder
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis and Management ... : Long-term steroid ... Secondary #Diagnosis #Management ... #Endocrinology
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Topical Corticosteroids
 • Liquid - Budesonide - 1 mg PO BID -
EoE) - Topical Corticosteroids ... , FDA approved steroid ... monitoring for adrenal insufficiency ... #EoE #Topical #Corticosteroids ... #management #pharmacology