Burn-induced Myxedema Crisis

منو

" Burn-induced Myxedema Crisis "
Batista, Ann S.; Zane, Laura L.; Smith, Lane M.

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	927807
Doc. No	:	LA1p6194rq
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Batista, Ann S.; Zane, Laura L.; Smith, Lane M.
Title & Author	:	Burn-induced Myxedema Crisis [Article]\ Batista, Ann S.; Zane, Laura L.; Smith, Lane M.
Title of Periodical	:	Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Volume/ Issue Number	:	1/2
Date	:	2017
Abstract	:	Myxedema crisis (MC) is a rare but life-threatening illness characterized by multi-system organ impairmentfrom thyroid hormone deficiency that is often brought on by an eliciting event. We present the case of MCwith a rapid progression of hypothermia, altered mental status, and respiratory failure that was instigatedby a flash burn to the face. The patient’s condition was refractory to rewarming and supportive efforts untilthyroid hormone was replaced. This case illustrates the need for a high index of suspicion for patients with arapid onset of metabolic encephalopathy immediately after an injury or burn.