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Shock dose corticosteriods

10/07/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Adrenal insufficiency page has been updated with additional information about the hydrocortisone dose in adults and children.

Categories Updates Tags Endocrinology
Sinuses involved in Venopathic intracranial hypertension (VIH)
Adverse effects of corticosteroids

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Paediatric maintenance IV fluids: 4mL/kg/hr for the first 10kg + 2 mL/kg/hr for the next 10kg + 1mL/kg/hr for every kg > 20kg

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