thyroid storm: very high fever, hypertension (CHF, MI), tachycardia, increased respirations/dyspnea , can lead to respiratory failure, seizures, coma, diarrhea, AIRWAY/vent, watch EKG for arrhythmias, use cooling blankets, admin sedative, watch for seizures, fluids and O2, tx with antithyroids, tx with Tylenol no aspirin, tx with beta blockers, tx with dexamethasone , delirium, abdominal pain/vomiting, myxedema coma: respiratory depression, hypothermia, decreased BP, decreased HR, drowsy to coma, hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, IV fluids NSS for CV collapse, IV synthroid, warming blankets, glucose, seen in hypothyroid, illness, MI, meds (lithium), sedatives may cause, myxedema of eyes/face, hypotension, bradycardia, weak pulse, watch ABGs, I&O, steroids,

Thyroid Storm versus Myxedema Coma

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