Table 3.
Comparison of preoperative cortisol and ACTH levels after CRH stimulation vs DDAVP stimulation
| CRH | DDAVP | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 72 | 15 | . |
| Percent increase in cortisol | 85% | 82% | 0.91 |
| 0 hour NEPV cortisol | −4.8 | −6.7 | 0.60 |
| 6 hour NEPV cortisol | −5.2 | −9.7 | 0.39 |
| 12 hour NEPV cortisol | −14.7 | −12.0 | 0.69 |
| Percent increase in ACTH | 250% | 200% | 0.56 |
| 0 hour NEPV ACTH | −80.5 | 53.5 | 0.12 |
| 6 hour NEPV ACTH | −125.5 | 14.3 | <0.01 |
| 12 hour NEPV ACTH | −155.1 | −26.2 | <0.01 |
Abbreviations: DDAVP, desmopressin; NEPV, normalized early postoperative values.