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, cilt.62, sa.2, ss.320-324, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

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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).