Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
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To determine the prevalence of low cortisol values and to evaluate clinical responses to hydrocortisone in ill term and near-term newborns. ⋯ A significant number of hypotensive, mechanically ventilated infants have evidence of inadequate adrenal function. Hydrocortisone therapy resulted in hemodynamic stabilization in this population.