Thyroid storm

• Facts:
  Acute, life threatening form of thyrotoxicosis
  25% mortality rate
• History / PE:
  Atrial fibrillation
  Fever
  Delerium
  Tachycardia
  HIGH OUTPUT CARDIAC FAILURE
• Treatment:
  1) Beta blockers (propranol)
  2) PTU
  3) Iodine
  4) Steroids
• See Also:
  Hyperthyroidism