Thyroid Storm

Your Path

  • Thyroid Storm

Etiology

  • A profound thyrotoxic state, w/mortality 20-30%

Risk Factors

  • Untreated or undiagnosed hyperthyroidism
  • Often triggered by stress/infection or iodine admin from CT

Symptoms

  • Acute
  • Sob/doe
  • Tremor
  • Abd discomfort
  • N
  • V
  • D
  • Delirium
  • Severe palpatations

Physical Exam Findings

  • Ill appearing
  • Fever
  • Tachycardia
  • A fib
  • Tremor
  • Abd discomfort
  • Confusion
  • Enlarged thyroid
  • Pulmonary edema/findings of chf