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Adrenal insufficiency

Adrenal insufficiency

  • Think about adrenal crisis in hypotension, hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia, abdominal symptoms, confusion, or shock, especially in steroid users.
  • Do not delay treatment while waiting for confirmatory tests if the patient is unstable.
  • Give steroids, fluids, and treat triggers such as infection.

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