Hypoadrenocorticism - Revision history

Fiorecastro at 16:03, 5 January 2023

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Bara at 17:27, 29 June 2016

2016-06-29T17:27:17Z

Bara: /* Stabilisation */

2016-06-29T17:24:46Z

Stabilisation

Bara at 17:23, 29 June 2016

2016-06-29T17:23:42Z

Akulhavy: /* Stabilisation */

2016-06-28T15:52:47Z

Stabilisation

Bara: Reverted edits by Stompkins3 (talk) to last revision by Kryder2

2015-12-29T10:04:11Z

Reverted edits by Stompkins3 (talk) to last revision by Kryder2

Stompkins3: /* Pathophysiology */

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Pathophysiology

Kryder2: /* Stabilisation */

2015-10-23T16:04:10Z

Stabilisation

Ctrace2: /* Secondary Hypoadrenocortisism */

2015-02-25T15:02:48Z

Secondary Hypoadrenocortisism

Bara at 19:07, 6 July 2012

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 Also known as: '''''Addison's disease
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+==Webinars==
 [[Category:Cell Mediated Autoimmune Diseases]][[Category:Endocrine Diseases - Dog]][[Category:Expert Review]]
 [[Category:Neurological Diseases - Dog]][[Category:Immunological Diseases - Dog]]
 [[Category:Adrenal Glands - Pathology]]

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 ==Treatment==
 ===Stabilisation===
-It is important to get as much information during initial triage of a collapsed animal as possible. Some differentials include anaphylaxis, [[HGE]], [[Canine Parvovirus|Parvo]], [[Arrhythmias Overview|arrhythmias]], [[Pericardial Effusion|pericardial effusion]], any cause of hyperkalemia,[[Haemoabdomen| hemoabdomen]]. [[AFAST]] ultrasound exam can be used to investigate anaphylaxis (gall bladder edema), pericardial effusion, and hemoabdomen. [[ECG]] can evaluate for heart block and bradycardias as well as typical hyperkalemia induced changes (prolonged S-T interval, enlarged T waves). [[Electrolytes]], [[PCV]], blood gas, lactate can all help with initial work up and diagnosis.
+It is important to get as much information during initial triage of a collapsed animal as possible.  Some differentials include anaphylaxis, HGE, Parvo, arrythmias, pericardial effusion, any cause of hyperkalemia, hemoabdomen.  A FAST ultrasound exam can be used to investigate anaphylaxis (gall bladder edema), pericardial effusion, and hemoabdomen.   ECG can evaluate for heart block and bradycardias as well as typical hyperkalemia induced changes (prolonged S-T interval, enlarged T waves).  Electrolytes, PCV, blood gas, lactate can all help with initial work up and diagnosis.
 The classic Addisonian is ~ 3 years old and as such anaphylaxis and HGE are the most common differentials.  Differentiating anaphylaxis from Addison's early on is critical to saving these patients.
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 Since collapsed, bradycardic animals are unlikely to survive for long, urgent intervention is required to stabilise these patients. '''Intra-venous 0.9% sodium chloride (saline) solution''' should be provided at shock rates to restore normovolaemia and begin to correct the electrolyte imbalances.  Additional '''glucose''' can be added to fluids in hypoglycaemic animals but blood glucose levels should be monitored closely if this is undertaken.
-Hypothermia must be corrected slow so as not to cause cell shrinkage in the brain.  Hyperkalemia will improve with IV fluid therapy, but in the case of life threatening arrhythmias 10% CaGluconate can be given to protect the heart (1ml/kg @ 1ml/minute to effect).  Insulin and Dextrose can be used to drive potassium into the cells and sodium bicarbonate can be used to correct acidosis.
+Hypothermia must be corrected slowly so as not to cause cell shrinkage in the brain. Hyperkalemia will improve with [[Fluid therapy|IV fluid therapy]], but in the case of life threatening arrhythmias 10% CaGluconate can be given to protect the heart (1ml/kg @ 1ml/minute to effect). Insulin and Dextrose can be used to drive potassium into the cells and sodium bicarbonate can be used to correct acidosis.
 When the diagnosis has been made with some certainty, '''intra-venous glucocorticoid replacement therapy''' can be initiated together with a '''mineralocorticoid'''.  Hydrocortisone sodium succinate is the steroid of choice as it is short acting and provides equal glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid activity.  Although there is an intra-muscular injectable mineralocorticoid (desoxycorticosterone acetate) available in the USA, this is not usually required for stabilisation.

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 ==Treatment==
 ===Stabilisation===
-It is important to get as much information during initial triage of a collapsed animal as possible. Some differentials include anaphylaxis, [[HGE]], [[Canine Parvovirus|Parvo]], [[Arrhythmias Overview|arrhythmias]], [[Pericardial Effusion|pericardial effusion]], any cause of [[hyperkalaemia]],[[Haemoabdomen| hemoabdomen]]. [[AFAST]] ultrasound exam can be used to investigate anaphylaxis (gall bladder edema), pericardial effusion, and hemoabdomen. [[ECG]] can evaluate for heart block and bradycardias as well as typical hyperkalemia induced changes (prolonged S-T interval, enlarged T waves). [[Electrolytes]], [[PCV]], blood gas, lactate can all help with initial work up and diagnosis.
+It is important to get as much information during initial triage of a collapsed animal as possible. Some differentials include anaphylaxis, [[HGE]], [[Canine Parvovirus|Parvo]], [[Arrhythmias Overview|arrhythmias]], [[Pericardial Effusion|pericardial effusion]], any cause of hyperkalemia,[[Haemoabdomen| hemoabdomen]]. [[AFAST]] ultrasound exam can be used to investigate anaphylaxis (gall bladder edema), pericardial effusion, and hemoabdomen. [[ECG]] can evaluate for heart block and bradycardias as well as typical hyperkalemia induced changes (prolonged S-T interval, enlarged T waves). [[Electrolytes]], [[PCV]], blood gas, lactate can all help with initial work up and diagnosis.
 The classic Addisonian is ~ 3 years old and as such anaphylaxis and HGE are the most common differentials.  Differentiating anaphylaxis from Addison's early on is critical to saving these patients.

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 ==Treatment==
 ===Stabilisation===
-It is important to get as much information during initial triage of a collapsed animal as possible.  Some differentials include anaphylaxis, HGE, Parvo, arrythmias, pericardial effusion, any cause of hyperkalemia, hemoabdomen.  A FAST ultrasound exam can be used to investigate anaphylaxis (gall bladder edema), pericardial effusion, and hemoabdomen.   ECG can evaluate for heart block and bradycardias as well as typical hyperkalemia induced changes (prolonged S-T interval, enlarged T waves).  Electrolytes, PCV, blood gas, lactate can all help with initial work up and diagnosis.
+It is important to get as much information during initial triage of a collapsed animal as possible. Some differentials include anaphylaxis, [[HGE]], [[Canine Parvovirus|Parvo]], [[Arrhythmias Overview|arrhythmias]], [[Pericardial Effusion|pericardial effusion]], any cause of [[hyperkalaemia]],[[Haemoabdomen| hemoabdomen]]. [[AFAST]] ultrasound exam can be used to investigate anaphylaxis (gall bladder edema), pericardial effusion, and hemoabdomen. [[ECG]] can evaluate for heart block and bradycardias as well as typical hyperkalemia induced changes (prolonged S-T interval, enlarged T waves). [[Electrolytes]], [[PCV]], blood gas, lactate can all help with initial work up and diagnosis.
 The classic Addisonian is ~ 3 years old and as such anaphylaxis and HGE are the most common differentials.  Differentiating anaphylaxis from Addison's early on is critical to saving these patients.

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 ==Treatment==
 ===Stabilisation===
 Since collapsed, bradycardic animals are unlikely to survive for long, urgent intervention is required to stabilise these patients. '''Intra-venous 0.9% sodium chloride (saline) solution''' should be provided at shock rates to restore normovolaemia and begin to correct the electrolyte imbalances.  Additional '''glucose''' can be added to fluids in hypoglycaemic animals but blood glucose levels should be monitored closely if this is undertaken.
 When the diagnosis has been made with some certainty, '''intra-venous glucocorticoid replacement therapy''' can be initiated together with a '''mineralocorticoid'''.  Hydrocortisone sodium succinate is the steroid of choice as it is short acting and provides equal glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid activity.  Although there is an intra-muscular injectable mineralocorticoid (desoxycorticosterone acetate) available in the USA, this is not usually required for stabilisation.
 [[Gastroprotective Drugs|'''Gastro-protectant drugs''']] (such as sucralfate, ranitidine or omeprazole) may be administered to vomiting animals and '''antibiotics''' should be provided to any animals that develop pyrexia.

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 ===Pathophysiology===
-The glucococorticoid hormone '''cortisol''' enables animals to cope with stress while the minerlaocorticoid '''aldosterone''' plays a critical role in the regulation of sodium and potassium concentrations and of extracellular fluid volume. Aldosterone normally acts to increase sodium excretion and potassium reabsorption in the kidney so deficient aldosterone secretion will result in '''hyponatraemia''', '''hypochloraemia''' and '''hyperkalaemia'''.  Since they are unable to regulate their body sodium concentration, Addisonian animals become severely dehydrated and hypovolaemic, reducing the perfusion of peripheral tissues. During an Addisonian crisis, this can result in gastro-intestinal haemorrhage and allow translocation of bacteria across the gut barrier.
+The glucococorticoid hormone '''cortisol''' enables animals to cope with stress while the minerlaocorticoid '''aldosterone''' plays a critical role in the regulation of sodium and potassium concentrations and of extracellular fluid volume. Aldosterone normally acts to increase sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion in the kidney so deficient aldosterone secretion will result in '''hyponatraemia''', '''hypochloraemia''' and '''hyperkalaemia'''.  Since they are unable to regulate their body sodium concentration, Addisonian animals become severely dehydrated and hypovolaemic, reducing the perfusion of peripheral tissues. During an Addisonian crisis, this can result in gastro-intestinal haemorrhage and allow translocation of bacteria across the gut barrier.
 Deficiency of cortisol results in '''hypoglycaemia''' (as cortisol usually antagonises the action of insulin), increased circulating levels of [[Lymphocytosis|lymphocytes]] and [[Eosinophilia|eosinophils]] and increased skin pigmentation. This latter syndrome occurs as low levels of glucocorticoids allow increased ACTH production as negative feedback on the pituitary is removed or decreased. As ACTH is released, so is MSH (Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone), increasing the pigmentation of the skin in chronic cases of hypoadrenocorticism.

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 ===Secondary Hypoadrenocortisism===
-Deficient pituitary secretion of ACTH.  Often '''iatrogenic''' due to withdrawal of glucocorticoid treatment. Prolonged high dose treatment induce adrenal atrophy due to the effect of negative feedback on the pituitary. The withdrawal of drug must be gradual to allow to adrenal gland to return to function over a period of time.
+Deficient pituitary secretion of ACTH.  Often '''iatrogenic''' due to withdrawal of glucocorticoid treatment. Prolonged high dose treatment induce adrenal atrophy due to the effect of negative feedback on the pituitary. The withdrawal of drug must be gradual to allow the adrenal gland to return to function over a period of time.
 Usually little effect on mineralocorticoids as ACTH has little trophic effect on their production.