Vol. 36 (5) 2015 Neuro endocrinology letters

Dynamic neuroendocrine changes in critically ill patients with polytrauma.

OBJECTIVE: Acute multiple-trauma induces activation of neuroendocrine system. Nonthyroidal illness syndrome (NTIS) is considered to be associated with adverse outcome in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. This study was aimed to assess dynamic changes of neuroendocrine hormones in patients with polytrauma and their association with the.....