Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3231867 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2010 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
The available evidence suggests that etomidate suppresses adrenal function transiently without demonstrating a significant effect on mortality. However, no studies to date have been powered to detect a difference in hospital, ventilator, or ICU length of stay or in mortality.
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Authors
Corinne M. MD, FRCP(C), MHSc, Carolyn H. MD, Titus C. MD, David D. MD, FRCP(C), Mary M. MA, MLIS, Michael MD, PhD,