RAPID TRANSFER OF CORTISOL FROM THE BLOODSTREAM TO PAROTID FLUID.
Abstract
The time required for injected cortisol to appear in significant quantity in parotid fluid has been determined in healthy young adult males. Following intravenous injection, a significant (P < .01) increase in 17-OHCS concentration in parotid fluid was detectable in samples collected from the time of injection to 5 minutes thereafter. When cortisol was administered intramuscularly, the parotid 17-OHCS concentration increased significantly (P < .01) at 15 minutes after dosage. This rapid transfer of cortisol from the blood stream to parotid fluid suggests that parotid fluid steroid measurements possess potential in monitoring adrenocortical responses of even a fleeting nature. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0654292
Entities
People
- Ira L. Shannon
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine