ABSTRACT The National Patient Safety Alert supporting early recognition and treatment of
adrenal crisis is a vital new component of care for adults affected by primary adrenal …

The publication of 'Guidance for the prevention and emergency management of adult
patients with adrenal insufficiency'and how it links to coordinated actions marks a potential …

Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is an often-unrecognised endocrine disorder, which can lead to
adrenal crisis and death if not identified and treated. Omission of steroids in patients with AI …

Adrenal crisis is an acute life-threatening emergency contributing to the excess mortality that
is reported in patients with adrenal insufficiency. The incidence of adrenal crisis is estimated …

Iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency (IAI) is the most common form of adrenal insufficiency in
adult patients, although its overall exact prevalence remains unclear. IAI is associated with …

Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a condition characterized by an absolute or relative deficiency of
adrenal cortisol production. Primary AI (PAI) is rare and is caused by direct adrenal failure …

Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a condition characterized by an absolute or relative deficiency of
adrenal cortisol production. Primary AI (PAI) is rare and is caused by direct adrenal failure …

Acute adrenal insufficiency, also termed adrenal crisis, is a life-threatening endocrine
emergency brought about by a lack of production of the adrenal hormone cortisol, the major …

Endocrine emergencies are potentially life-threatening clinical problems and are
compounded by a lack of recognition leading to delays in therapy. Every endocrinologist is …

Despite established replacement therapy, mortality in patients suffering from chronic adrenal
insufficiency is increasing. This may be partly explained by the fact that lack of adrenal stress …