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Adrenal Crisis and Addison’s Disease: What EMS Needs to Know

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After contracting norovirus with the usual GI symptoms, she experienced rapid progression to adrenal crisis. The responding BLS crew was unable to initiate adequate resuscitation, despite signs of shock. Adrenal crisis: Prevention and management in adult patients. References Dineen, R., Thompson, C. J., & Sherlock, M.

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