Thyroid storm precipitated by stress in an undiagnosed hyperthyroid patient: a simulated medical crisis

Simul Healthc. 2012 Feb;7(1):48-53. doi: 10.1097/SIH.0b013e31821ed879.

Authors

Ann Willemsen-Dunlap¹, Paul A Leonard, Johann L Cutkomp

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. Ann-Willemsen-Dunlap@uiowa.edu

PMID: 21785389
DOI: 10.1097/SIH.0b013e31821ed879

No abstract available

MeSH terms

Adult
Computer Simulation*
Diagnostic Errors*
Education, Medical / methods*
Emergency Medical Services*
Female
Humans
Hyperthyroidism / diagnosis*
Stress, Psychological / complications*
Thyroid Crisis / etiology*
Thyroid Crisis / physiopathology