Non-thyroidal Illness Flashcards
1
Q
what is this also known as?
A
sick euthyroid syndrome
2
Q
when is this condition commonly encountered?
A
unwell
hospitalised patient
3
Q
what does this condition refer to?
A
the impact of an intercurrent illness e.g. severe infection of the HPT axis
4
Q
diagnosis
A
TSH typically suppressed then rises in recovery
5
Q
management
A
avoid checking TFTs in unwell patient unless clinical suspicion of thyroid disease
