Open AccessAdrenal Insufficiency in Meningococcal Sepsis: Bioavailable Cortisol Levels and Impact of Interleukin-6 Levels and Intubation with Etomidate on Adrenal Function and Mortality
Author(s) -
Marieke den Brinker,
Koen F. M. Joosten,
Olivia Liem,
Frank H. de Jong,
Wim C.J. Hop,
Jan A. Hazelzet,
Marije van Dijk,
Anita C. S. HokkenKoelega
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2005-1107
Subject(s) - medicine , adrenal insufficiency , etomidate , sepsis , septic shock , hydrocortisone , endocrinology , intensive care unit , meningococcal disease , anesthesia , biology , neisseria meningitidis , bacteria , propofol , genetics
Adequate adrenal function is pivotal to survive meningococcal sepsis.
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