Steroids and trauma: To use or not to use?

Should no animal die without the benefit of steroids? Like a pendulum, the use of corticosteroids is constantly being debated, up one day, down another day.  While corticosteroids have many theoretical benefits (e.g., including decreased inflammation, anti-tumor properties, and  enhancing appetite), there are many adverse effects which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.  In this podcast, VetGirl discusses the use of steroids in trauma patients in veterinary medicine, including the benefits and risks associated with its administration.