Steriod coverage map

1. Patient currently on steroids

1.1. Patient on long term steroids

1.1.1. No steroid coverage required ( only take the usual dose within 2 hours from the dental appointment)

1.2. Patient takes steriods <= 5mg

1.2.1. No steroid coverage required

1.3. Patient is taking steroids on alternate days for atleast 30 days

1.3.1. Schedule appointment on the non-corticoid days

1.4. Patient takes steriods daily >= 10 mg prednisolone OR >=40 mg hydrocortisone OR >= 8mg methylprednisolone OR >= 1.6 mg bethamethasone OR >= 1.6 mg dexamethasone

1.4.1. Needs steroid coverage

1.5. Patient on high-dose inhaled beclomethasone 1.5 mg daily

1.5.1. Needs steroid coverage

2. Patient used to take steriods

2.1. Patient stopped steriods > 3 months ago

2.1.1. No steriod coverage required

2.2. Patient used steroids for short periods (less than 1 month)

2.2.1. If patient discontinued steroids > 14 days ago --> No steroid coverage required

2.2.2. If patient discontinued steroids < 14 days ago --> Daily maintenance dose on the day of treatment is required