Doctors, teach your adrenal insufficiency patients well: provide them with a European Emergency Card!
Johan G Beun, Pia Burman, Olle Kämpe, Eystein S. Husebye, Stefanie Hahner, Jette Kolding Kristensen, Alida Noordzij, Per Dahlqvist
Abstract
Adrenal insufficiency is a life-threatening condition requiring chronic glucocorticoid replacement therapy, as well as stress adaptation to prevent adrenal crises. To increase patients' self-sustainability, education on how to tackle an adrenal crisis is crucial. All patients should carry the European Emergency Card.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAdrenal insufficiencyAdrenal crisisGlucocorticoidAdaptation (eye)Medical emergencyIntensive care medicineInternal medicinePhysicsOpticsAdrenal Hormones and DisordersHormonal Regulation and HypertensionPituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments