• Can J Emerg Med · Jul 2011

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    Steroids for patients in septic shock: the results of the CORTICUS trial.

    • Alina Toma, Angela Stone, Robert S Green, and Sara Gray.
    • Department of Medicine, Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
    • Can J Emerg Med. 2011 Jul 1;13(4):273-6.

    Clinical QuestionWhat is the role of steroids in septic shock in the emergency department?Article ChosenSprung CL, Annane D, Keh D, et al; CORTICUS Study Group. Hydrocortisone therapy for patients with septic shock. N Engl J Med 2008;358:111-24.Study ObjectiveTo assess the safety and efficacy of low-dose hydrocortisone therapy for patients with septic shock and to compare outcomes based on response to corticotropin testing.

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