Crisis suprarenal aguda prevencion y tratamiento CSRF

PATIENT MATERIALS

English

This Spanish-language CSRF brochure explains how to prevent and treat acute adrenal crisis, a potentially fatal state of cortisol deficiency that often follows surgery for Cushing’s or during illness. It outlines clear protocols: stress-dose steroid adjustment for fevers or illness, emergency intramuscular hydrocortisone when oral intake fails, urgent IV fluids and steroids in hospital, along with medical-alert ID and emergency kits to ensure rapid intervention when needed.

Español

Este folleto en español de CSRF explica cómo prevenir y tratar la crisis adrenal aguda, un estado potencialmente mortal de deficiencia de cortisol que a menudo ocurre después de una cirugía por síndrome de Cushing o durante una enfermedad. Describe protocolos claros: ajuste de la dosis de esteroides por estrés en caso de fiebre o enfermedad, hidrocortisona intramuscular de emergencia cuando no es posible la ingesta oral, administración urgente de líquidos intravenosos y esteroides en el hospital, junto con la utilización de una identificación médica y kits de emergencia para asegurar una intervención rápida cuando sea necesario.

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