Defining low-dose corticosteroid: the pendulum still oscillates.
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The patients with severe CAP and sepsis may have adrenal insufficiency. In this retrospective analysis, neither the cortisol level at baseline nor the response to corticotrophin testing has been mentioned, to assess for possible adrenal insufficiency. Therefore, the role of corticosteroids in management of severe CAP should be based on the assessment for adrenal reserve before drawing any conclusions.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The European respiratory journal
دوره 46 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015