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Treatment of adrenal crisis?
Author: Jade Ann PatersonAnswer:
Administration of glucocorticoid - Dexamethasone is the initial drug of choice Fluid and electrolyte replacement are essential A short ACTH stimulation test may be performed during resuscitation Followed by hydrocortisone 100 mg IV every 6 hours is the preferred treatment to provide mineralocorticoid support Fludrocortisone- a mineralocorticoid
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