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The Majority of Inpatient Short Synacthen Tests Are Performed Incorrectly, Due to Imprecise Timing, Incorrect Sampling and Failure to Interrupt Steroid Administration
Introduction: The short synacthen test (SST) is commonly used to assess adrenal function. Accurate timing and appropriate holding of exogenous steroids are essential to ensure correct interpretation of results. Aims & Methods: We reviewed all SSTs performed on inpatients in our hospital over a 1...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8090135/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/jendso/bvab048.197 |