| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2765067 | Journal of Critical Care | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
A significant proportion of patients with severe CAP fulfilled criteria for CIRCI. However, CIRCI does not seem to affect the outcomes. Noteworthy, the presence of elevated cortisol levels is associated with increased mortality and may be useful as a prognostic marker in patients with severe CAP.
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Authors
Jorge I.F. MD, PhD, Cássia Righy MD, MSc, Márcio MD, PhD, Fernando A. MD, PhD, José Roberto MD, PhD, Bernardo Rangel MD, PhD, PatrÃcia T. MD, PhD, Carolina Garcia MD,