Using the high-dose corticotropin test to diagnose relative adrenal insufficiency in vasopressor-dependent septic shock

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2006 Mar 1;63(5):466-71. doi: 10.2146/ajhp050359.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Function Tests / methods*
  • Adrenal Insufficiency / blood
  • Adrenal Insufficiency / diagnosis*
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone* / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / blood
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Shock, Septic / blood*
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Vasoconstrictor Agents
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  • Hydrocortisone