Thyroid Related Emergencies 
Function of the thyroid gland: The thyroid produces hormones that determine metabolic rate, growth rate, and other specific body mechanisms.
Hypothyroidism VS. Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Hyporthyroidism
GRAVE’S DISEASE
DEFICIENT THYROID SECRETIONS
EXCESS THYROID HORMONES IN
THE BLOOD
NERVOUSNESS
SWEATING
HEAT INTOLLERANT
COLD INTOLLERANT
DELAYED TOOTH ERUPTION
Myxedema Coma: Thyroid hormones are too low
Thyroid Storm: Thyroid hormone levels become too high .
Cause: Body is unable to compensate for the severe deficiency of the thyroid hormones
.
Cause: Life threatening emergency characterized by an exacerbation of a hyperthyroid state. Usually the result of an undiagnosed theroid disease or too high of TX for hypothyroidism.
Symptoms:
Symptoms:
Hyperthermia
Hair loss
PUFFY FACE,
MACROGLOSSIA, PTOSIS
Seizures
Constipation
Deterioration of mental state
PABCD:
A & B : Maintain open airway and monitor pulse
C: Monitor pulse
P: Place in supine position
D: Admin O2, Monitor temp w/ blankets, and activate EMS
Anxiety
Psychosis
GI Symptoms
Tachycardia
Fever as high as 108
PABCD:
P : Place in supine position
A & B : Open airway & monitor BP
C: Monitor Pulse
D: Admin O2, Monitor temp w/ blankets, and activate EMS
Signs Of Recovery & Signs of deterioration
Recovery: Vitals stabilize, improved mental status, and decreased symptoms
Deterioration: Worsening symptoms, coma (although rare, and death if airway is compromised).