title: [Problems of corticosteroid-induced adrenal insufficiency in surgery].
abstract: Patients previously treated with corticosteroids have a high risk whenever surgery is undertaken. Corticosteroid therapy, especially if prolonged, causes adrenal suppression. Therefore patients under steroid treatment need more, not less corticosteroids during the operative period.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D007030:Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System / Q000187:drug effects; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012773:Shock, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
vernacular_title: Zur Problematik der Kortikoid-induzierten NNR-Insuffizienz bei chirurgischen Eingriffen.