Addisonian Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Addison’s
A
Primary adrenal insufficiency
2
Q
Causes of crisis
A
Sepsis, surgery, adrenal haemorrhage, steroid withdrawal
3
Q
Management of addisonian crisis
A
Hydrocortisone 100mg IM or IV.
1l saline over 30-60 mins with dextrose if hypo.
Continue hydrocortisone 6 hourly until stable
4
Q
Features of addisonian crisis
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Hyponatraemia, hypotension, hypoglycaemia, lethargy, weakness, nausea and vomiring, hyperkalaemia, collapse, shocl, pyrexia
