Clinical Question: What is the role of steroids in septic shock in the emergency department?
Article Chosen: Sprung CL, Annane D, Keh D, et al; CORTICUS Study Group. Hydrocortisone therapy for patients with septic shock. N Engl J Med 2008;358:111-24.
Study Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of low-dose hydrocortisone therapy for patients with septic shock and to compare outcomes based on response to corticotropin testing.
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