Hypopituitarism
ICD-10 E23.0 · ICD-11 5A61.0

Treatment of Suspected Adrenal Crisis Due to Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency in Hypopituitarism

Clinical Scenario

This protocol applies to patients with hypopituitarism who present with suspected adrenal crisis (AC) due to secondary adrenal insufficiency. This is a time-sensitive clinical situation requiring immediate action.

Treatment Approach

Immediate corticosteroid therapy is the cornerstone of management in this scenario. The structured protocol defines the specific agent and the complete regimen.

Full dosing, route, and sequencing details are in the protocol below →

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References

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2016-2118

We recommend that clinicians treat patients with suspected adrenal crisis (AC) due to secondary AI with an immediate parenteral injection of 50–100 mg HC.

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