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Thyroid Related Emergencies healthy_thyroid - Coggle Diagram
Thyroid Related Emergencies 
Function of Thyroid
Produce hormone that regulate: Metabolic rate, Growth rate, Other body Mechanisms
Hypothyroidism
Cold intolerant, delayed tooth eruption
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Hyperthyroidism
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Nervousness, sweating, heat intolerant
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Myxedema Coma
severe hypothyroidism leading to decreased mental status, hypothermia, and other symptoms related to slowing of function in multiple organs. It is a medical emergency with a high mortality rate
Symptoms
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cool, dry skin with non pitting edema
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PABCD
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D: Activate EMS, normalize temp with blankets, administer O2, monitor vitals
Thyroid Storm
Graves disease, causes the thyroid to overproduce hormones
PABCD
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Activate EMS, administer O2, Monitor vitals
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