由肾上腺皮质分泌的皮质类固醇对于维持在麻醉与手术应激时的人体正常反应是至关重要的。肾上腺皮质功能低下症是严重的、有时甚至是致命的疾病。当发生急性肾上腺皮质功能不全时,皮质类固醇的应用可以是救命的措施。然而,皮质类固醇的应用也可能出现不良后果,这就需要熟知如何正确应用皮质类固醇。 Cortisol secreted by the adrenal cortex is crucial for maintaining the normal human response to anesthesia and surgical stress. Adrenal insufficiency is a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When acute adrenocortical insufficiency occurs, corticosteroid use can be a lifesaving measure. However, the application of corticosteroids may also have adverse consequences, which requires a good understanding of how to properly apply corticosteroids.