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Thyroid storm--a nursing crisis.

J T Evangelisti, C J Thorpe

    Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    This case study details a patient successfully treated for thyroid storm caused by acute thyroid hormone poisoning. Effective management highlights the importance of understanding endocrine system disorders.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Thyroid storm is a life-threatening endocrine emergency.
    • Acute thyroid hormone poisoning can precipitate thyroid storm.

    Observation:

    • A 48-year-old woman with hypothyroidism presented with pyrexia, tachycardia, hypertension, and altered mental status.
    • Clinical signs included tachypnea, RUQ abdominal pain, psychotic behavior, and pharyngitis.

    Findings:

    • The patient was diagnosed with thyroid storm secondary to acute thyroid hormone poisoning and a hyperfunctioning thyroid nodule.
    • Treatment involved sodium iodide, propylthiouracil (PTU), propranolol, antibiotics, and supportive care.
    • Serum T4 levels normalized, and the patient was discharged in good health within 9 days.

    Implications:

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    • This case underscores the critical role of prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management in thyroid storm.
    • Further research into the pathophysiology of thyroid storm is essential for advancing patient care.
    • Nursing care plans are vital for managing complex endocrine emergencies like thyroid storm.