Return of corticosteroids for septic shock- new dose, new insights.

Editorial. Cites the primary feature of vol.8, July-September 2004 issue of the "Critical Care Medicine," journal. Insights on corticosol responsiveness of patients of septic shock by using ACTH stimulation test; Recognition of the importance of using corticosteroids for critical illness due to adrenal insufficiency; Experimental observations of low dose hydrocortisone in patients with sepsis; Absence of confirmation on the effect of combining fludrocortisone with corticosteroids for treatment.