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Adrenal Insufficiency

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ShockAvoid HypotensionHyponatremiaHyperkalemiaHypoglycemia

Pathophysiology

Adrenal insufficiency is deficient adrenal hormone production — cortisol, with or without aldosterone. It is primary (Addison's disease, adrenal gland destruction) or secondary (pituitary or...

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