| Literature DB >> 27598067 |
Abstract
Myxedema coma and thyroid storm are thyroid emergencies associated with increased mortality. Prompt recognition of these states-which represent the severe, life-threatening conditions of extremely reduced or elevated circulating thyroid hormone concentrations, respectively-is necessary to initiate treatment. Management of myxedema coma and thyroid storm requires both medical and supportive therapies and should be treated in an intensive care unit setting.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27598067 PMCID: PMC5657262 DOI: 10.1097/NAN.0000000000000186
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Infus Nurs ISSN: 1533-1458