Thyroid Related Emergencies thyroid

Function of Thyroid

Thyroid Storm

Produce hormone that regulate: metabolic rate, Growth rate, and other body mechanisms

Symptoms

Anxiety

Fever

confusion

Tachycardia

restlessness

PABCD

P; plact pt in supine position

A/B; maintain airway and monitor BP

C; monitor pulse

D; activate EMS administer O2 and monitor vitals

Graves disease, causes the thyroid to overproduce hormones

Hyperthyroidism hyperthyroidism

Graves disease; enlarged thyroid :

Thyrotoxicosis is excess thyroid hormone in the blood

Nervousness; sweating, and heart intolerant

Hypothyroidism hypothyroidism

Deficient thyroid secretions

Cold intolerant, delayed tooth eruption

Commonly HR therapy

Myxedema Coma

Severe hypothyroidism leading to decreased mental status, hypothermia and other symptoms related to slowing function in multiple organs. It is a medical emergency with a high mortality rate

Symptoms

Hair Loss

Bradycardia

Deterioration

Seizures

Changes in Blood pressure

Coma, which is rare

Hypothermia <95F

PABCD

P; place pt in supine

A/B; maintain open airway and monitor BP

C; monitor pulse

D; activate EMS, normalize temp with blankets administer O2

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