Steroid Use and Misuse in Children: When, What For, Why and How Much?
Learning objectives:
- List corticosteroids commonly used in the treatment of medical conditions in children
- Discuss the conditions where corticosteroids are used in children and their physiologic effect
- Identify conditions where use of corticosteroids are supported by evidence and where they are no longer recommended
- Understand proper scheduling and dosing of corticosteroids for common Pediatric conditions