myxedema coma Flashcards
1
Q
How does myxodema coma present?
A
- hypothermia
- hypoglycaemia
- bradycardia / heart failure
2
Q
what percipitates myxodema coma?
A
- infection/trauma
2. radioidodine /thyroidectomy
3
Q
STEP 1 - Which initial ix must be carried out?
A
- TFT
- FBC
- GLUCOSE
- U and E
4
Q
STEP 2-supportive steps of mx
A
- Fluids - correct hyponatremia
2. Ventilation
5
Q
STEP 3 - main antidote
A
IV T3/T4 slowly
6
Q
Name two other drugs which need to be administered
A
- Hydrocortisone IV 100mg
2. Correct hypoglycaemia
