Thyroid Storm Causes and Management

Causes

Mnemonic : “THIS Powerful” storm

T: Trauma
H: Hyperthyroidism
I: Infection/ Illness/ Iodine load
S: Surgery
Powerful: Parturition

Management

Mnemonic : “4 P’s”

  • Predinisone
  • Propylthiouracil
  • Propranolol
  • Potassium Iodide
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