Pediatric Emergency Medicine Simulation Curriculum: Thyroid Storm

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Simulation Curriculum: Thyroid Storm

Abstract Introduction Thyroid storm, also known as thyrotoxic crisis, is an uncommon but potentially life threatening medical emergency if not immediately recognized and treated aggressively. Its signs and symptoms may mimic that of other etiologies including infection and ingestion. It is imperativ...

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Main Authors: Rebekah Burns, Kimberly Stone, Jennifer Reid, Faisal Malik, Adam Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of American Medical Colleges 2015-04-01
Series:MedEdPORTAL
Subjects:
Thyrotoxicosis
Pediatric Thyroid Storm
Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10062

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