Effect of Hydrocortisone on Intradialytic Hypotension: A Preliminary Investigational Study.
Hussein H AlhawariSameeha A AlshellehHussam H AlhawariIzzat Ahmad AlawwaSaif Aldeen S AlRyalatAhmad MesmarKhaled OjjohKarem H AlzoubiPublished in: BioMed research international (2020)
This preliminary investigational study found that the administration of a stress dose of hydrocortisone prior to hemodialysis could be an effective measure for preventing or minimizing the risk of IDH episodes. Additional prospective studies on this subject are needed. Ruling out adrenal insufficiency in patients diagnosed with IDH is also crucial.