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You should use hydrocortisone for tx of sepsis responsive to vasopressors?

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It is false that hydrocortisone should be used for the treatment of sepsis responsive to vasopressors; hydrocortisone is considered in septic shock when there is adrenal insufficiency or an insufficient response to vasopressors.

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The statement 'You should use hydrocortisone for treatment of sepsis responsive to vasopressors?' is false. While hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation, it is not the primary treatment for sepsis. The mainstay of sepsis treatment involves antibiotics, source control of the infection, and supportive care including fluids and vasopressors to maintain blood pressure. Hydrocortisone may be used in sepsis when there is adrenal insufficiency or when the patient's response to vasopressors is deemed insufficient, and this is typically guided by clinical judgment and laboratory results. Administering hydrocortisone without clear evidence of adrenal insufficiency or insufficient response to vasopressors is not recommended as it could lead to unnecessary immunosuppression without benefit.

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