Emergency department management of patients with thyroid emergencies.

Abstract

Patients experiencing thyroid emergencies can present with a wide array of clinical presentations and comorbid conditions, so a systematic strategy to identify key historical and physical examination features can help guide the emergency clinician in recognizing these infrequent conditions. This issue review the most up-to-date evidence for diagnosing and managing decompensated hypothyroidism and thyroid storm in adult, pediatric, and pregnant patients.