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

NAEMSP

However, a recent survey revealed that many patients with adrenal insufficiency are hesitant to give themselves their injections, and many Emergency Medicine and EMS Clinicians are unaware of the appropriate treatment for this condition. She had oral hydrocortisone available and handed EMS a sheet explaining her condition.

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