#icutalk 3: Corticosteriods in ICU (Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone); Difference?

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*in the beginning of the video at 1.14 min, there is slip of tongue, it's adrenal gland NOT kidney from where corticosteroids are secreted. Onset of action (missed in the video) Hydrocortisone Onset of action: IV: 1 hour. Methylprednisolone Onset of action: IV (succinate): Within 1 hour; Intra-articular (acetate): 1 week Dexamethasone Onset of action: IV: Rapid. Difference between various corticosteroids in ICU specifically Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone #steroids_in_icu This above video has tried to address and explain the following things: Why we use difference steroids in icu, difference between Hydrocortisone Methylprednisolone Dexamethasone, when to use which corticosteroid in icu, glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid activity of corticosteroid, duration of action of different corticosteroids, orticosteroids explained in a simple way, The ICU Channel is a project by Educational Society of Bedside Intensive Care Medicine (ESBICM) for providing forever free bedside intensive care education to doctors and nurses working in ICU & ED. Other than this channel, we provide the following streams of learning; have a look below, we would love to see you there. 1. ESBICM forums for detailed discussions: https://esbicm.com/forums 2. Telegram grp for Dr Ankur’s voice clips, explanation and reference articles: https://t.me/theicuchannel 3. Instagram for behind the scenes and light moments from ICU: https://instagram.com/theicuchannel 4. Online critical care classes https://esbicm.com/esbicm-online-critical-care-classes/ Free ESBICM membership for healthcare professionals https://esbicm.com/become-an-esbicm-member/ Apply for becoming ESBICM Academic Volunteer https://esbicm.com/become-an-esbicm-academic-volunteer/ Collaborate with ESBICM https://esbicm.com/collaborate-with-educational-society-of-bedside-intensive-care-medicine-esbicm/ If you feel that there is some update on the above video topic, do post in the comments section or you can contact us at https://esbicm.com/contact-us-esbicm/ Playlists on The ICU Channel by ESBICM channel: 1. ICU Core topics https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhE2jJ_7mdB6oWr3gX80nhBXu5nsHeFv9 2. Theory lectures and clinical case discussions for and from ICU https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhE2jJ_7mdB59H9xdsJDqxxDEXJLHg5sJ 3. ICU investigations, imaging, drugs, equipment(s) and procedures https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhE2jJ_7mdB7n1Btyehq-WcOLR4fLFIuk 4. Mechanical Ventilation and ABGs https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhE2jJ_7mdB7UyYypRFBcZjgV_PijRz5m 5. Practical tips, interesting observations and experiences from ICU https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhE2jJ_7mdB66eJLjPQ6UCrfFystSNCR- 6. Intensive Care Nursing (both for ICU and emergency department) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhE2jJ_7mdB77qbhF9uvpk3r5WVaBm5cn 7. ICU livestreams and uncut online/offline classes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhE2jJ_7mdB4HvQfkQpieP_F7Rq0N-_ff 8. Nightmares in ICU https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhE2jJ_7mdB6GwySV3EXBMl4mH569eGwG 9. Miscellaneous topics https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhE2jJ_7mdB57SZzYYpbWroVC12Pn7948 10. ESBICM members exclusive ICU content https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhE2jJ_7mdB73ziC0iss1btfAi85XGxa8 We hope that this small effort of ours will be of help to healthcare professionals working in ICU and emergency department and ultimately will improve the care of critically ill patients. #theicuchannel Thank you. Dr. Ankur, Intensivist. Founder President, ESBICM Keep learning! drankur [at] esbicm.org Disclaimer: https://esbicm.com/disclaimer/