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Corticosteroids for severe sepsis and septic shock
Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin, 11/06/09

Keh1 D et al. – This summary provides information about the role of the central stress hormone cortisol and contrasts the concept of relative adrenal insufficiency in septic shock with the concept of corticosteroid insufficiency in severe systemic inflammation. Current data and newest meta–analyses are critically evaluated; possible side effects of this therapy are discussed. Finally, evidence–based recommendations for the application of low–dose hydrocortisone in patients with severe septic shock are provided.

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Standardized order sets for the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock
Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, 11/12/09 Relevance Score: 69%

An explorative study on quality of life and psychological and cognitive function in pediatric survivors of septic shock
Pediatric Critical Care, 11/10/09 Relevance Score: 69%

Is pituitary failure the real therapeutic target in septic shock
Medical Hypotheses, 11/04/09 Relevance Score: 69%

Beta-2-Adrenergic Receptor Gene Polymorphism is Associated with Mortality in Septic Shock
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 10/27/09 Relevance Score: 68%

A Longer Duration of Polymyxin B-Immobilized Fiber Column Hemoperfusion Improves Pulmonary Oxygenation in Patients With Septic Shock
Shock, 10/20/09 Relevance Score: 68%