RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Adrenal function in critically ill patients: How to test? When to treat?
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 427
OP 432
VO 72
IS 5
A1 Hamrahian, Amir
YR 2005
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/72/5/427.abstract
AB Although the true incidence of adrenal insufficiency in critically ill patients is unknown, there is evidence that even partial adrenal insufficiency in such patients is associated with increased mortality. But exactly how should adrenal insufficiency be defined and diagnosed, and who should receive treatment?