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Table 5 Details of hydrocortisone therapy received by patients in each group

From: Effect of induction agent on vasopressor and steroid use, and outcome in patients with septic shock

 

Etomidate

Propofol

Thiopental

Other

Nil

P value

Number (percentage) receiving

39 (53%)

14 (56%)

17 (65%)

12 (67%)

9 (56%)

0.74

Total dose in milligrams

600

700

500

600

400

0.46

Duration of therapy in hours

60

64

40

48

32

0.45

Time from intubation to first dose in hours

10

9

17

4

5

0.36

  1. Data shown are median values.