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- Title
An overview of the nursing issues involved in caring for a child with adrenal insufficiency.
- Authors
Moloney, S.; Murphy, N.; Collin, J.
- Abstract
Adrenal insufficiency is an endocrine condition defined as the inadequate production or action of glucocorticoids, principally a steroid hormone called cortisol. While rare in childhood, it carries the risk of adrenal crisis in the event of a child becoming unwell as a result of intercurrent illness, injury or surgery. Children's nurses must be vigilant in caring for a child with adrenal insufficiency and have a clear understanding and awareness of the principles of emergency management at home and in hospital.
- Subjects
ADRENAL gland physiology; THERAPEUTIC use of glucocorticoids; ADRENAL glands; ALDOSTERONE; HORMONE therapy; HYDROCORTISONE; NURSES; PEDIATRIC nursing; PHYSIOLOGICAL stress; OCCUPATIONAL roles; DISCHARGE planning; ADRENAL insufficiency; PERIOPERATIVE care; DISEASE complications; SYMPTOMS; ANATOMY; DIAGNOSIS; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Nursing Children & Young People, 2015, Vol 27, Issue 7, p28
- ISSN
2046-2336
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7748/ncyp.27.7.28.e609