Thyroid Storm Flashcards
1
Q
First Step To management: What and how
A
Propanolol
prevent peripheral T4->T3 conversion
2
Q
Second Step to Management: what and how
A
PTU or Methimazole
Block new thyroid hormone synthesis
3
Q
Third Step to Management: what and how
A
Steroids: Hydrocortisone
To prevent HypoTN in case of adrenal insufficiency
Also some peripheral conversion help
4
Q
Step Four management
A
Supportive Therapy like reduce fever,
