Adrenal Crisis
- epidemiology
- signs and symptoms
- diagnosis
- pathophysiology
- causes and risk factors
- treatments
- course
- patient education
- community resources
- references
Adrenal crisis can occur in folks with adrenal insufficiency exposed to significant stress, including infection, trauma, surgery, and even pregnancy.
Epidemiology
Signs and Symptoms
- hypotension, shock
- dehydration
- fever
- GI
- weakness, apathy, confusion, decreased LOC, coma
- hypoglycemia
- hyponatremia, hyperkalemia
Diagnosis
Pathophysiology
Causes and Risk Factors
Treatments
Adrenal crisis is an emergency - treat as soon as it is suspected!
5 S's
- salt, sugar, steroids, support, and search for precipitating illness
volume replacement with D5W
give 100 mg hydrocortisone IV Q6H
Course
Patient Education
Community Resources