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REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
REBEL Review 71: Treatment ... of Thyroid Storm ... Hydrocortisone #endocrinology ... #thyroidstorm # ... hyperthyroidism
Myxedema coma and thyroid storm are thyroid emergencies associated with increased mortality. Prompt recognition of these
storm are thyroid ... necessary to initiate treatment ... storm requires ... , #hyperthyroidism ... thyroidemergencies, #thyroidstorm
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Graves' Disease Treatment ... 2 years • No thyroid ... dysfunction if ... Graves #Disease #Treatment ... #Management #endocrinology
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
by either overt dysfunction ... caused by overt dysfunction ... and thyrotoxic storm ... hyponatremia); treatment ... thyroidemergencies, #thyroidstorm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Storm: • Life ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... tenderness Treatment ... #differential #endocrinology