Recognizing and Managing Adrenal Disorders in the Emergency Department (Pharmacology CME)

Adrenal disorders can be life-threatening if they are unrecognized. In this issue, you will learn to distinguish primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency from many similar presentations, order laboratory tests in the ED that will assist emergent management, administer the optimal corticosteroid in the correct dose to quickly manage the cortisol deficit, and recognize and treat adrenal insufficiency in patients with critical illnesses