title: The ACTH test should not be used in the decision to start low dose steroids in catecholamine-dependent septic shock.
authors.forename: Jack J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Ligtenberg
authors.forename: Wilma E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Monteban-Kooistra
authors.forename: John H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Meertens
authors.forename: Jaap E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Tulleken
authors.forename: Jan G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Zijlstra
mesh_terms: D000304:Adrenal Cortex Function Tests; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D003657:Decision Making; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone