Open AccessEffect of low-dose glucocorticoid on corticosteroid insufficient patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Author(s) -
Weiping Sun,
Guangxiong Yuan,
HU Yan-juan,
Lingjie Liao,
Lin Fu
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
world journal of emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1920-8642
DOI - 10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2015.01.006
Subject(s) - medicine , procalcitonin , exacerbation , corticosteroid , intensive care unit , sepsis , acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , mechanical ventilation , clinical endpoint , gastroenterology , glucocorticoid , randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence rate of critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI) and the effect of low-dose glucocorticoid on prognosis of CIRCI in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).