6. Thyroid Storm
دThyroid Stormفکتورونه تحریکوونکی
Infection Trauma
DKA MI
CVA PE
Surgery Withdrawal of thyroid
med
Iodine administration Palpation of thyroid
gland
Ingestion of thyroid
hormone
Unknown etiology (20-
25%)
11. Thyroid Storm
Drug Treatment of Thyroid Storm
Decrease de novo synthesis:
Propylthiouracil 150-250mg PO 6-hrly
Methimazole 15-25mg PO q6h
Prevent release of hormone (after synthesis blockade initiated)
Iodine potassium iodide 10 drops PO q8h one hour later
Prevent peripheral effects:
B-Blocker Propranolol (IV) 0.5-2mg IV q4h or 20-120mg PO q6h
Other consideration:
Corticosteroids Hydrocortisone 50 mg IV q 6h or dexamethasone 2 mg IV q 6 hr
Antipyretics Cooling blanket
acetaminophen 650 mg PO q 4-6h
Antibiotics if infection is present.
14. References :
HARRISON’S PRINCIPLE of INTERNAL MEDICINE 19th edition.
CURRENT MEDICAL diagnosis and treatment 2016th edition.
WASHINGTON MANUAL of medical therapeutic 33rd edition.
Web/Internet
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