ea0091wd14 | Workshop D: Disorders of the adrenal gland | SFEEU2023
McDonnell Tara
, Leanne Cussen
, Miller Clare
, Moran Carla
, Dugal Neil
, Sherlock Mark
, O'Reilly Michael
A 51 year old presented with headaches, fatigue and generalised weakness. She had a background history of hypertension diagnosed one year prior to presentation. Initial laboratory evaluation demonstrated life-threatening hypokalaemia, potassium 0.9mmol/l(R.I. 3.5-5.3). This profound hypokalaemia required ICU admission for replacement of potassium and monitoring. Management of subsequent fluid overload necessitated a brief period of hemofiltration. During the course of evaluati...