A REVIEW OF CORTICOSTEROID THERAPY IN SEPTIC SHOCK: CONTROVERSIES AND CONSENSUS
Gabrielė Milkintaitė, Goda Milašiūtė, Vidas Pilvinis Abstract Septic shock, a life-threatening condition, is treated with corticosteroids (CS), but their effectiveness remains debated. While some studies show benefits in reducing mortality and vasopressor use time, others find no significant impact. Corticosteroids can stabilize hemodynamics, especially in patients with adrenal insufficiency or refractory shock, but side effects…