1st April 2022

A 45-year-old female arrives in ED via ambulance having been found to be increasingly weak and confused

A 45-year-old female arrives in ED via ambulance having been found to be increasingly weak and confused by her partner at home. Her partner informs you that she hasn’t taken her regular steroid medications the last few days; however, he can’t remember why she is taking them. On examination, her observations are: HR 120, BP 90/70, RR 25, Sats 95% OA, Temp 38.3.

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