Category: Endocrine

Weekly Report – Thyroid Storm

Presentation:  50 yo F with PMH of hypertension presents for shortness of breath and altered mental status. The patient is lethargic in obvious respiratory distress. Her BP is 230/130, HR is 170, RR is 35, O2 is 90% on NRB, and Temp is 38.1. She has crackles throughout all lung fields. She is intubated for respiratory …

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