10/31/2025
đź’‰ Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Trigger: Missed insulin, infection, or new diabetes onset.
Scary signs: Polyuria, Kussmaul breathing, fruity breath, dehydration, confusion.
Treatment: IV fluids, insulin, electrolyte correction.
Pheochromocytoma Crisis
Trigger: Undiagnosed pheo + surgery, stress, or meds.
Scary signs: Severe hypertension, tachycardia, arrhythmia, pulmonary edema.
Treatment: Alpha-blockade (before beta!), IV fluids, remove trigger.
⚡️ Adrenaline gone wild.
🧠Pituitary Apoplexy
Trigger: Sudden hemorrhage into pituitary tumor.
Scary signs: Thunderclap headache, vision loss, ophthalmoplegia, altered mental status.
Treatment: High-dose steroids, urgent MRI, neurosurgery if indicated.
đź’§ Adrenal Crisis
Trigger: Missed steroids, infection, surgery, trauma.
Scary signs: Shock, severe hypotension, vomiting, abdominal pain, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia.
Treatment: IV hydrocortisone + fluids + correct electrolytes.
⚠️ Can be fatal within hours.
