Corticosteroids for pediatric septic shock patients

• Main Authors: Irene Yuniar (Author), Vembricha Nindya Manusita (Author), Sonya Leonardy Low (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Background Septic shock remains a major cause of mortality and admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in children. Management includes adequate fluid resuscitation, followed by catecholamine infusion, if needed. Corticosteroid therapy is advised for catecholamine-refractory shock, alt...