Table 5 Average values (means ± SD) of basal cortisol, peak cortisol and cortisol responses of all patients on the first day
From: Physiological-dose steroid therapy in sepsis [ISRCTN36253388]
Variable | Steroid therapy group (n = 20) | Standard therapy group (n = 20) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Basal cortisol level (μg/dl) | 49.3 ± 28 | 52.4 ± 30.8 | 0.737 |
Peak cortisol level (μg/dl) | 76.8 ± 33. 3 | 72.5 ± 39.6 | 0.712 |
Cortisol response (μg/dl) | 24.2 ± 28.5 | 17.1 ± 21.2 | 0.376 |