Year: 2010
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: Cortisol, which is produced and released by the adrenal gland under the regulation of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), plays a crucial role in the survival mechanisms involved in critical illness. A dissociation between high plasma cortisol and low ACTH in patients has been observed in the more chronic phase of critical illness induced by severe sepsis and multiple trauma [ 1 ]. In order to assess the potential confounding impact of errors in the measurement of ACTH, we evaluated the stability of ACTH during sample processing.
Source: Critical Care
DOI: 10.1186/cc8824
Authors: C Borin, D Mesotten, G Berghe, H Vervenne
Institution: KU Leuven
Language: English
Subfield: Medical Laboratory Technology
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $4,190
OpenAlex ID: W1997262238