The Unique Relationship between Neuro-Critical Care and Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency : Implications for Neurosurgeons in Neuro-Critical Care

• Published in: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Vol. 66; no. 6; p. 618
• Main Authors: Choo, Yoon Hee, Kim, Moinay, Kim, Jae Hyun, Jeon, Hanwool, Jung, Hee-Won, Ha, Eun Jin, Oh, Jiwoong, Shim, Youngbo, Kim, Seung Bin, Jung, Han-Gil, Park, So Hee, Kim, Jung Ook, Kim, Junhyung, Kim, Hyeseon, Lee, Seungjoo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) 12.06.2023
• Subjects: Critical illness; Adrenal insufficiency; Traumatic brain injury; Intracranial pressure; Hypotension

The brain houses vital hormonal regulatory structures such as the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, which may confer unique susceptibilities to critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI) in patients with neurological disorders. In addition, the frequent use of steroids for therape...