Effects of adding low-dose ketamine to etomidate on serum cortisol levels in critically ill cardiac patients: a randomized clinical trial
Background: Etomidate was associated with an inhibition of adrenal steroid synthesis. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of adding low-dose ketamine to etomidate to minimize the decrease in serum cortisol level in critically ill cardiac patients. Methods: Sixty adult cardiac patients, ≥ 18 yea...
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| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central Ltd
2022
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