Table 3.
Baseline and stimulated plasma cortisols of 15 critically ill SARS patients (eight of whom survived and participated in our study) prior to parenteral glucocorticoid therapy
| Patient | Plasma Cortisol (nmol/l) 0 min | Plasma cortisol (nmol/l) 30 min | Plasma cortisol (nmol/l) 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1220 | 1640 | – |
| B | 619 | 1190 | 1410 |
| C | > 1700 | > 1700 | – |
| D | 683 | 1440 | 1700 |
| E | 877 | 1310 | – |
| F | 182 | 643 | – |
| G | 1060 | 1340 | – |
| H | 354 | 828 | – |
| I | 664 | 1100 | – |
| J | 633 | 660 | 691 |
| K | 880 | 1500 | 1600 |
| L | 1330 | 1420 | – |
| M | 702 | 1070 | 1250 |
| N | 1650 | > 1700 | – |
| O | 558 | 858 | – |