When Addison's is a crisis: Adrenal FAQ's answered
15 Nov 2024
IDEXX Advanced Diagnostics Stream
Emergency Medicine
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Endocrinology
This lecture will focus on commonly asked questions regarding canine hypoadrenocorticism. We will discuss the difference between typical and atypical hypoadrenocorticism and how to differentiate and treat these cases. We will discuss how previous use of certain steroids can interfere with diagnosis and which steroid type can be used diagnostics. The use of zycortal and steroids during treatment and appropriate monitoring will be discussed
Learning Outcomes
Understand the difference between typical and atypical hypoadrenocorticism
Understand how previous steroid use can interfere with result of ACTH stimulation test
Understand how to use zycortal and steroids in a patient with hypoadrenocorticism