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Effect of Dose on Response to Adrenocorticotropin in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants

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2005

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Kristi L. Watterberg, Michele L. Shaffer, Jeffery S. Garland, Elizabeth H. Thilo, Mark C. Mammel, Robert J. Couser, Susan W. Aucott, Corinne L. Leach, Cynthia H. Cole, Jeffrey S. Gerdes,
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

Abstract

A cosyntropin dose of 0.1 microg/kg did not differentiate between groups of infants with clinical conditions that affect response. We recommend 1.0 microg/kg cosyntropin to test adrenal function in these infants.

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