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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 thyroid ... myxedema coma and thyroid ... storm requires ... thyroidemergencies, #thyroidstorm
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
: Treatment of Thyroid ... Storm Propranolol ... endocrinology #thyroidstorm
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid ... Storm Beta-Blockers ... Blocks synthesis of thyroid ... may accompany storm ... Hyperthyroidism #ThyroidStorm
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
Emergencies related to thyroid ... They are caused ... Thyroid-related ... and thyrotoxic storm ... thyroidemergencies, #thyroidstorm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
with circulating thyroid ... ↑ Free T4 • Thyroid ... suspected • Thyroid ... Storm: • Life ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
Causes of Acute ... Endocrine: • Thyroid ... storm • Acute ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Differential Diagnosis - Noninfectious Causes of Fever

CRITICAL DIAGNOSES:
 - Acute myocardial infarction
 - Pulmonary embolism or
Noninfectious Causes ... malignant syndrome - Thyroid ... storm - Acute ... Noninfectious #Causes
Causes of Altered Level of Consciousness GCS < 7 - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Brain Involvement - Hemispheric
Causes of Altered ... Hyperthermia • Thyroid ... Storm Systemic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Thyroid storm is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by an acute exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis (elevated
Thyroid storm is ... Therapy to reduce thyroid ... the release of thyroid ... sequestrant #Thyroidstorm ... #thyroid #thyroidcrisis