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Thyroid Related Emergency - Coggle Diagram
Thyroid Related Emergency
Thyroid Gland
Produces hormones that determine metabolic rate, growth rate, and other body mechanisms.
Thyroid Storm
Symptoms
Weight loss, nervousness, insomnia, bulging eyes, tremors
Treatment
Supine
Maintain airway
Monitor vitals
EMS, admin O2 if needed
Causes
Too much thyroid hormone is produced
Graves' disease, enlarged thyroid, nodular goiter, thyroiditis
Myxedema Coma
Symptoms
Change in mental state, confusion, apathy, depression, hypothermia, hari loss, facial puffiness, bradycardia, elevated BP
Treatment
Supine
Maintain airway
Monitor vitals
EMS, provide blankets
Causes
Severe deficiency of thyroid hormone
autoimmune disorders, pituitary tumors, surgery, irradiation
Thyroid Disorders
Hypothyroidism
Insufficient thyroid hormone
Hyperthyroidism
Excess thyroid hormone
Signs of Recovery
Restored mental state
Vitals stable
Signs of Deterioration
Cardiac status changes
Vitals deteriorate
Pt becomes unconscious