Management for acute severe asthma with thyroid crisis: a case report
Background: Emergency conditions prioritize thyroid storm, which affects 10% of thyrotoxicosis patients, while hyperthyroidism worsens asthma and increases medication needs. This case study aims to evaluate the management of acute severe asthma with thyroid crisis. Case Presentation: A 20-year-old woman with respiratory distress, wheezing, and elevated thyroid function. The patient has a history of hyperthyroidism but stopped medication by herself 2 years ago. Parents reported the patient had a neck tumor 6 years ago and started hyperthyroid medication. Health indicators Blood pressure 147/76 HR 150 bpm RR 35 100% SpO2 at 15 lpm NRM. Wartofsky & Burch score 35. The patient was then sedated and intubated in the emergency unit and admitted to the intensive care unit. Conclusion: A thyroid crisis requiring emergency management and regular monitoring to prevent thyroid storms and improve patient outcomes
Authors
- Novita Anggraeni
- Taufik Andaru
Institutions
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau (ID)
- Riau University (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Intisari Sains Medis
- Published
- 2024-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.15562/ism.v15i3.2179
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00