Adrenal

Problem-based review: The Patient with Acute Adrenal Failure

Trainee Section, Volume 12, Issue 1, Pages 1 - 64 (2013)

Acute adrenal crisis is an important condition to consider in any shocked patient presenting to the acute medical unit. This article aims to highlight the key aspects of initial management, focussing on the importance of rapid recognition and prompt initiation of steroid treatment.

Please subscribe to see more.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Problem-based review: The Patient with Acute Adrenal Failure Read More

Endocrine emergencies

Original Articles, Volume 1 Issue 1, Pages 1 - 32 (2002)

Abstract

Endocrine emergencies are uncommon and require a high index of suspicion if they are to be managed appropriately. This is especially pertinent to physicians accepting emergency admissions to hospital. Treatment needs to be started prior to diagnostic confirmation. We outline the management of the following conditions that may present acutely: Thyroid emergencies - Myxoedema coma - Thyroid Storm Pituitary apoplexy Phaeochromocytoma crisis Acute adrenocortical insufficiency.

Please subscribe to see more.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Endocrine emergencies Read More

Shopping Basket
Scroll to Top

Start typing and press enter to search

Start typing and press enter to search