Using the high-dose corticotropin test to diagnose relative adrenal insufficiency in vasopressor-dependent septic shock.
Szumita
Paul M
PM
Department of Pharmacy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115-6110, USA. pszumita@partners.org
Greenwood
Bonnie C
BC
Lowry
Colleen M
CM
Wechsler
Michael E
ME
D000304:Adrenal Cortex Function Tests / Q000379:methods*; D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000097:blood*; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D006854:Hydrocortisone