Incidence of adrenal insufficiency in our study group (n = 33) according to the various published definitions
| Definition of adrenal insufficiency (cortisol, nmol/l) | Reference | Adrenal insufficiency | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Per cent | ||||
| Baseline < 100 | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Increment < 200 | 4–7 | 17 | 52 | ||
| Increment < 250 | 4, 8 | 18 | 55 | ||
| Peak < 500 | 1, 2, 4 | 4 | 12 | ||
| Peak < 500 plus increment < 200 | 6 | 4 | 12 | ||
| Peak < (baseline ×2) | 2, 20 | 28 | 85 | ||