Adrenal Alert for EMR

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MRN: ____________________________________

Family Name: _____________________________

Given Name: ________________DOB: _________

Or affix patient’s ID label

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*** MEDICAL ALERT ***

(EMR)

 

This patient has

ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY

and needs a

HYDROCORTISONE injection*

IMMEDIATELY for:

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Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Loss of Consciousness
Serious injury
General anaesthetic

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Age related Stress Hydrocortisone doses:

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AGE                         DOSE (mg)
Neonate – 1 year                    25
1 – 5 years                            50
5 years – adult                      100

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*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

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