The glucocorticoid receptor and cortisol levels in pediatric septic shock
Abstract Background There is controversy around the prescription of adjunct corticosteroids in patients with fluid-refractory septic shock, and studies provide mixed results, showing benefit, no benefit, and harm. Traditional means for evaluating whether a patient receives corticosteroids relied on...
Main Authors: | Matthew N. Alder, Amy M. Opoka, Hector R. Wong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-09-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2177-8 |
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