Critical care medicine
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Critical care medicine · Apr 2003
High prevalence of decreased cortisol reserve in brain-dead potential organ donors.
To investigate the adrenocortical function in brain-dead patients, potential organ donors. ⋯ Adrenal cortisol secretion after dynamic stimulation is deficient in a substantial proportion of brain-dead potential organ donors.
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Critical care medicine · Apr 2003
Alteration in epithelial permeability and ion transport in a mouse model of total parenteral nutrition.
To investigate the effects of total parenteral nutrition administration on intestinal ion transport and intestinal epithelial permeability. Additionally, to assess the role of interferon-gamma on the total parenteral nutrition-induced loss of epithelial barrier function. ⋯ Total parenteral nutrition has significant effects on intestinal epithelial physiology, stimulating ion secretion and reducing epithelial barrier function. Interferon-gamma appears to play an important role in the loss of the epithelial barrier function that is associated with total parenteral nutrition.
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Critical care medicine · Apr 2003
Editorial CommentVasopressin: hormonal support for hemorrhagic shock.