ea0056p7 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2018
Dolle Michael
, Schneidewind Sabine
, Memmesheimer Rodica Mia
, Manns Michael Peter
, Terkamp Christoph
, Leitolf Holger
, Zender Steffen
Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening complication in patients with adrenal insufficiency. In order to prevent critical situations, patients have to increase their glucocorticoid dose in distressing situations. Continuous education of patients concerning dosage adaption in challenging situations seems to be important for long term management. As previously shown, both acute illness and emotional stress may lead to critical situations. In every outpatient visit patients should b...