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Addisonian Crisis

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Addisonian Crisis

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This is a life-threatening emergency, which involves intense nursing care to address the signs and symptoms of acute adrenal insufficiency. It often occurs as an outcome from a stressful situation, such as surgery, trauma, severe infection, or the sudden withdrawal of exogenous corticosteroids.
7 KEY FACTS
ASSESSMENT
Severe Symptoms
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Symptoms are severe including profound hyponatremia leading to hypotension, confusion and muscle weakness, as well as hyperkalemia which may cause ECG changes.

Shock
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The most important consideration is the management of hypovolemic shock. These patients often require large volumes of IV solutions to maintain adequate perfusion to tissues.

INTERVENTIONS
High-Dose Hydrocortisone
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High dose IV hydrocortisone is indicated to replenish depleted cortisol levels and maintain glucose metabolism.

Large Volumes of IV Fluid
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Large volumes of IV normal saline are indicated to maintain blood pressure. Assess patients often for signs and symptoms of fluid overload, monitor intake and output regularly.

Insulin with Dextrose
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Insulin is given to patients with hyperkalemia, as it causes a shift of potassium back into cells decreasing serum potassium levels. Giving dextrose alongside an insulin infusion prevents hypoglycemia.

Kayexalate
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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) is given by mouth, through a gastric tube or in the form of an enema solution. It contains a high salt content that causes an excretion of potassium and is indicated for patients with hyperkalemia.

Loop or Thiazide Diuretics
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Diuretics, especially loop diuretics, may be indicated due to their side effect of decreasing potassium levels. It is important to consider additional fluid volume replacement in these patients.

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