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Cortisol deficiency in critically ill patients after major trauma

Authors: G Schleicher, G Richards

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2004

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Severe injury with activation of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex. Relative cortisol insufficiency is well described in critically ill patients, especially in severe sepsis, and is associated with increased mortality. There is conflicting data regarding the effect of major trauma and haemorrhagic shock on endogenous cortisol levels and the effects of early relative cortisol deficiency. …

Title: Cortisol deficiency in critically ill patients after major trauma
Authors: G Schleicher
G Richards
Publication date: 01-02-2004
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2004
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc2722

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