Thyroid Storm
Created Feb 2017
Contact Information
Developed by: Dr. J. Reid
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>No</strong> (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
You are working the evening shift at a tertiary care hospital. A 31-year-old female two weeks postpartum is brought in by EMS accompanied by her husband. He is concerned because she is delirious and somewhat difficult to rouse.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Interprofessional Team
Additional Target Learning Groups:
Proposed Setting:
Emergency Department
Educational Goals:
Avoid fixation error by maintain broad differential diagnosis
Demonstrate effective leadership
Recognize and appropriately manage a patient with CHF in the context of thyroid storm
Initiate appropriate thyrotoxicosis treatment with assistance from consultants
Peer Review Information
Clinical Content Peer Review
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Extra Information
Additional Details:
Skills: intubation
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