Mechanisms of adrenal insufficiency in sepsis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4912.2015.11.013
- VernacularTitle:脓毒症相关性肾上腺功能障碍的发病机制
- Author:
Jiyan ZHANG
;
Zhenghui XIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sepsis;
Adrenal insufficiency;
Mechanism;
Steroid
- From:
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine
2015;22(11):791-794
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Adrenal insufficiency is a common complication in sepsis patients, with a higher morbidity in septic shock patients.Adrenal insufficiency is closely related to coagulation disorders, inflammatory mediators and glucocorticoid resistance.The mechanisms of adrenal insufficiency in sepsis have not been discussed clearly.In the present review we detail the mechanisms of adrenal insufficiency that are active during sepsis.
