A retrospective analysis of adrenal crisis in steroid-dependent patients: causes, frequency and outcomes

Abstract Background Adrenal patients have a lifelong dependency on steroid replacement therapy and are vulnerable to sudden death from undertreated adrenal crisis. Urgent treatment with parenteral steroids is needed, often with IV saline for volume repletion. Episodes of adrenal crisis are, for most...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos

Autor principal:	Katherine G. White
Formato:	Artigo
Lenguaje:	Inglês
Publicado:	BMC 2019-12-01
Colección:	BMC Endocrine Disorders
Materias:	Adrenal insufficiency Steroid medication Glucocorticoid Mineralcorticoid Hydrocortisone Fludrocortisone
Acceso en línea:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-019-0459-z
Etiquetas:	Agregar Etiqueta Sin Etiquetas, Sea el primero en etiquetar este registro!