Medical Emergencies in Adults: adrenal insufficiency
| Description: | More detail is included about the management of patients with adrenal insufficiency (adrenal crisis). Emphasis is on its potentially life threatening nature, the risk of circulatory collapse, the need for early and prompt treatment and administration of hydrocortisone, fluids and rapid transport. |
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| Date Update Posted Online: | September 7, 2017 |
| Book: | Reference Edition |
| Section Title: | Medical Emergencies in Adults – Overview |
| Guidelines Print Date: | September 20, 2017 |
