Adrenal Alert for EMR
MRN: ____________________________________
Family Name: _____________________________
Given Name: ________________DOB: _________
Or affix patient’s ID label
*** MEDICAL ALERT ***
(EMR)
This patient has
ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY
and needs a
HYDROCORTISONE injection*
IMMEDIATELY for:
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Loss of Consciousness
Serious injury
General anaesthetic
Age related Stress Hydrocortisone doses:
AGE DOSE (mg)
Neonate – 1 year 25
1 – 5 years 50
5 years – adult 100
*Hydrocortisone should be given IMI before any cannulation attempts
except for a general anaesthetic where it should be given IV at induction of the anaesthetic.
Notify Endocrine Registrar on-call for ongoing management