Q) 40 year old lady was on anti thyroid medications which she stopped for 2 weeks. She presented in emergency with high grade fever and hypotension. ( Thyroid Storm) What is not a part of further management?
Thyroid or non thyroid surgery in untreated thyrotoxicosis
Trauma in patients with untreated thyrotoxicosis.
Amiodarone
Iodinated contrast agents
RAI therapy
Management is
Beta blockers
Oxygen and hemodynamic support
IV Lugol iodine
PTU
Corticosteroids
The symptoms of thyroid storm are more intense and severe than typical hyperthyroidism symptoms. They can include severe fever, rapid and irregular heartbeat (tachycardia), elevated blood pressure, restlessness, confusion, agitation, tremors, excessive sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and in severe cases, even delirium, seizures, and coma.
