Table 2.
Did patient have the following concerns for AI? | Cortisol levels (Median (IQR)) | |
---|---|---|
Yes | No | |
1. Signs of AIa that required clinical team intervention |
6.5 (3.1, 12.7) (n = 4) |
9.2 (4.8, 15.3) (n = 67) |
2. Clinical team restarted steroids due to signs of AI |
8.7 (2.9, 14.4) (n = 2) |
9.0 (4.8, 15.3) (n = 69) |
3. Signs of AI based on either clinical team intervention or restarting steroids |
6.5 (2.9, 14.4) (n = 6) |
9.2 (4.8, 15.3) (n = 65) |
Yes | No | |
Failed ACTH stimulation test |
10.4 (1.6, 19.2) (n = 2) |
5.0 (2.8, 6.4) (n = 34) |
There were no differences in levels between AI and no AI groups by Wilcoxon rank sum test.
AI adrenal insufficiency, ACTH adrenocorticotropic hormone, IQR interquartile range.
aHypoglycemia, hyponatremia, hypotension.