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Medical Author:

Robert Ferry Jr., MD

Robert Ferry Jr., MD

Robert Ferry Jr., MD, is a U.S. board-certified Pediatric Endocrinologist. After taking his baccalaureate degree from Yale College, receiving his doctoral degree and residency training in pediatrics at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), he completed fellowship training in pediatric endocrinology at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Medical Editor:

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.

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Thyroid Storm Medical Treatment

Treatment of thyroid storm consists of life support measures to support vital organ function along with attempts to reduce thyroid hormone release. A complete evaluation to determine the cause of thyroid storm will also be carried out along with treatment of underlying or precipitating diseases or conditions. Treatment and supportive measures can include:

• A complete evaluation to determine the cause of thyroid storm
• Intravenous fluids and electrolytes
• Oxygen if needed
• Fever control with antipyretics (fever-reducing medications) and if needed cooling blankets
• Intravenous corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone
• Medications to block the production of thyroid hormones, such as propylthiouracil (PTU) or methimazole (Northyx, Tapazole)
• Iodide to block thyroid hormone release
• Drugs called beta-blockers, such as propranolol (Inderal) to block the action of thyroid hormones on the body
• Treatment of heart failure if present