Effects of hydrocortisone on microcirculatory alterations in patients with septic shock*
Article 2009 en
Authors
GB
Gustavo Büchele
ES
Eliézer Silva
GO
Gustavo A. Ospina‐Tascón
Abstract
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The administration of moderate doses of hydrocortisone in septic shock results in a modest but consistent improvement in capillary perfusion, independent of the response to the ACTH test. The mechanisms underlying this effect need to be elucidated.
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