Management of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in the intensive care unit.
Thyroid storm and myxedema coma are uncommon problems in the ICU, but both usually present with typical findings, and when recognized early, are treatable. Thus, rapid recognition with early institution of therapy may be life saving. It is always important to search diligently to determine the underlying cause of the decompensation and to treat that aggressively.
Ringel
M D
MD
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA. mxr9@mhg.edu
D003128:Coma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009230:Myxedema / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000378:metabolism; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy