Relationship between release of beta-endorphin, cortisol, and trauma severity in children with blunt torso and extremity trauma

Okur, Hamit; Kucukaydin, Mustafa; OZOKUTAN, Bulent; Muhtaroglu, SABAHATTİN; Kazez, Ahmet; Turan, CÜNEYT

doi:10.1097/01.ta.0000222714.91463.a3

Relationship between release of beta-endorphin, cortisol, and trauma severity in children with blunt torso and extremity trauma

Okur H., Kucukaydin M., OZOKUTAN B. H., Muhtaroglu S., Kazez A., Turan C.

JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, vol.62, no.2, pp.320-324, 2007 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 62 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2007
Doi Number: 10.1097/01.ta.0000222714.91463.a3
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
Page Numbers: pp.320-324
Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the levels of beta-endorphin and cortisol in children with multiple injuries and to determine whether there is any difference between and compare the severity of trauma and beta-endorphin and cortisol release as calculated using Pediatric Trauma Score (PTS).