Comatose patient with hypothermia, dyspnea, and general edema in the emergency department: a case re...
Comatose patient with hypothermia, dyspnea, and general edema in the emergency department: a case report
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London, England: SAGE Publications
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English
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London, England: SAGE Publications
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Patients presenting to the emergency department with hypothermia are rare and often require prompt diagnosis and management. Myxedema coma, which may cause severe hypothermia, is a true endocrine emergency requiring early and appropriate treatment. We report on a 47-year-old woman with a history of hyperthyroidism who underwent thyroidectomy 5 year...
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Comatose patient with hypothermia, dyspnea, and general edema in the emergency department: a case report
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_19f314bece4d4dacb5a90a5b675692c2
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_19f314bece4d4dacb5a90a5b675692c2
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0300-0605
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1473-2300
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10.1177/0300060518791074
