Adrenal insufficiency management in the pediatric emergency setting and risk factors for adrenal crisis development

• Main Authors: Enrica Abrigo (Author), Jessica Munarin (Author), Claudia Bondone (Author), Gerdi Tuli (Author), Emanuele Castagno (Author), Luisa de Sanctis (Author), Patrizia Matarazzo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In patients with adrenal insufficiency (AI), adrenal crisis (AC) represents a clinical emergency. Early recognition and prompt management of AC or AC-risk conditions in the Emergency Department (ED) can reduce critical episodes and AC-related outcomes. The aim of the study is to...