Title: The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis and Low-Dose Glucocorticoids in the Treatment of Septic Shock.
Authors: Williamson, David R.; Lapointe, Marc
Abstract: Explores the therapeutic benefits of glucocorticoids in patients with septic shock. Overview of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in critically ill patients; Mechanisms of action of glucocorticoids in septic shock; Results of clinical studies on replacement therapy with low-dose glucocorticoids.
Subjects: GLUCOCORTICOIDS; SEPTIC shock treatment; HYPOTHALAMIC-pituitary-adrenal axis; THERAPEUTICS; CLINICAL trials
Publication: Pharmacotherapy, 2003, Vol 23, Issue 4, p514
ISSN: 0277-0008
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1592/phco.23.4.514.32123

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis and Low-Dose Glucocorticoids in the Treatment of Septic Shock.

Williamson, David R.; Lapointe, Marc