Thyroid storm

• Presentation of Thyroid storm:

• Diagnosis: no universally accepted criteria.

• The Burch-Wartofsky Point Scale (BWPS)

  • a quantitative diagnostic tool based on 3 major observations in patients with thyroid storm:
  • Continuum of end organ dysfunction.
  • High variability of symptoms and signs between patients.
  • High mortality associated with missed diagnosis.

• Biochemical hyperthyroidism + severe sx, consider dx that may explain/contribute to sx.

• Treatment of Thyroid storm

• 🌳 Treatment: