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

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Author: Joshua Stilley, MD FACEP FAEMS This article was written in collaboration with the National Adrenal Diseases Foundation Background: Adrenal crisis occurs when the adrenal glands are unable to produce enough endogenous steroids under stress. She had oral hydrocortisone available and handed EMS a sheet explaining her condition.

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