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Myxedema coma and thyroid storm are thyroid emergencies associated with increased mortality. Prompt recognition of these
Myxedema coma and ... thyroid storm are ... Management of myxedema coma ... and thyroid storm ... , #hyperthyroidism
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - Causes ... Hypermagnesemia, Hypothyroidism ... , Deep coma (any ... Hypomagnesemia, Hyperthyroidism ... differential #diagnosis #table
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
They are caused ... in 1850 and the cause ... Both hypothyroid coma ... and thyrotoxic storm ... @DharSaty #Coma
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
Treatment of Thyroid Storm ... #thyroidstorm #hyperthyroidism ... #table #management
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... Insomnia Primary Hyperthyroidism ... Size Thyroid Storm ... #causes #diagnosis
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
 •
Causes of Hypoxemia ... • Drugs* • Coma ... • Hypothyroidism ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Altered Level of Consciousness GCS < 7 - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Brain Involvement - Hemispheric
Causes of Altered ... Hyperthermia • Thyroid Storm ... Hypothermia • Myxedema Coma ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Testing Common causes ... salivary cortisol • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Screening #Workup #table
Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
 -
Secondary Causes ... insufficiency - Hypothyroidism ... Hypopituitarism - Myxedema coma ... Diagnosis #Secondary #Causes
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Tachycardia Electrical Storm ... cardioversion Stable ... of reversible causes