title: Problem-based review: The patient with acute adrenal failure.
abstract: Acute adrenal crisis is an important condition to consider in any shocked patient presenting to the acute medical unit. This article aims to highlight the key aspects of initial management, focussing on the importance of rapid recognition and prompt initiation of steroid treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Churchill Hospital, University of Oxford, OX3 7LU. angela_rogers@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.forename: Toby
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pillinger
authors.forename: John A H
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Wass
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000224:Addison Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood; D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D006854:Hydrocortisone