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Adrenal insufficiency in septic shock.

M Hatherill1, S M Tibby, T Hilliard

  • 1Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Guy's Hospital, London, UK. m.hatherill@umds.ac.uk

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|May 18, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Adrenal insufficiency affects over half of children with septic shock, increasing vasopressor needs and shock duration. Early identification is crucial for managing pediatric critical illness.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Functional adrenal insufficiency is recognized in critically ill adults.
  • Septic shock in children presents unique physiological challenges.
  • Understanding adrenal function is vital for pediatric intensive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of adrenal insufficiency in pediatric septic shock.
  • To assess the impact of adrenal insufficiency on treatment and outcomes.
  • To evaluate the relationship between adrenal status and mortality in children with septic shock.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 33 children with septic shock in a pediatric intensive care unit.
  • Adrenal function assessed via short Synacthen test, defining insufficiency as < 200 nmol/l cortisol increment.
  • Analysis of vasopressor requirements, intensive care duration, and mortality.

Main Results:

  • Adrenal insufficiency occurred in 52% of children, associated with older age and higher risk scores.
  • Children with adrenal insufficiency required higher vasopressor doses and longer inotropic support.
  • Mortality rates were similar between groups, but shock duration was prolonged in those with adrenal insufficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Adrenal insufficiency is highly prevalent in pediatric septic shock.
  • It is linked to increased vasopressor dependency and prolonged shock.
  • This highlights the importance of monitoring adrenal function in critically ill children.

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