Suspected Adrenal Crisis Medical Directive Flashcards
Suspected Adrenal Crisis MD
What are the indications for the suspected adrenal crisis MD?
A patient with primary adrenal failure who is experiencing clinical signs of an adrenal crisis.
Suspected Adrenal Crisis MD
What are the conditions for hydrocortisone administration?
Other: Paramedics are presented with a vial of hydrocortisone for the identified patient AND
Age related hypoglycemia OR
GI symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain) OR
Syncope OR
Temperature ≥38C or suspected/history of fever OR
Altered level of awareness OR
Age-related tachycardia OR
Age-related hypotension
Suspected Adrenal Crisis MD
What are the contraindications to hydrocortisone administration?
Allergy or sensitivity to hydrocortisone
Suspected Adrenal Crisis MD
What is the dosing information for hydrocortisone?
Route: IM/IV
Dose: 2 mg/kg
Max single dose: 100 mg
Max 1 dose
Dose should be rounded to nearest 10 mg.