thiamine) and includes close monitoring of glucose levels (as liver glycogen stores are depleted during thyroid storm)
The balance of fluids and several electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide and chloride levels
The additional items gathered include: Dexamethasone and triamcinolone do not
5% dextrose solution, and blood glucose should be monitored every 30–60 minutes until it stabilizes within the reference range; 5% dextrose alone should not be
You may need more frequent monitoring
Normal serum electrolyte ranges include sodium from 135 to 145 mEq/L, potassium from 3
This is because corticosteroids can increase insulin resistance, meaning cells don’t respond to insulin the way that they should
One of the side effects of oral corticosteroids is that they can increase blood glucose levels and increase insulin resistance , which can lead to type 2 diabetes
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Monitor fluid status to avoid hyper- or hypovolemia and potentially severe
The signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include confusion, irritability, diaphoresis, tremors, hunger, weakness, and visual disturbances
Although glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia (GCIH) is well-known, there is no report describing the glycemic profile following a single dose of IV dexamethasone as captured on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in a
Anaphy Lab (Activity 3) Lesson 2- Media and Globalization
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The immune system wrongly recognizes the gland tissue as "foreign" and destroys it as it would destroy a virus
As fasting blood glucose rises, electrolytes mainly sodium, chloride and potassium become more deranged significantly