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Renovascular disease causing ACE inhibitor-associated AKI — RCPSC IM MCQ

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An 81-year-old with longstanding untreated hypothyroidism is hypothermic, bradycardic, obtunded and hypercapnic. What is the immediate endocrine-critical-care plan?

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Correct answer: EGive IV thyroid hormone and glucocorticoids with ICU support

Myxedema coma requires critical-care support, IV thyroid replacement and empiric glucocorticoid coverage while airway, ventilation and circulation are stabilized. Oral therapy, antithyroid treatment, warming alone or desmopressin do not address the life-threatening syndrome.

Reference: Emergency Care BC, Myxedema Coma clinical summary: https://emergencycarebc.ca/clinical_resource/clinical-summary/myxedema-coma/