The Addisonian in Crisis: The First Few Hours

Webinar Description:

Addison’s disease is less common than other conditions that have similar clinical presentations – this makes recognizing and diagnosing dogs with hypoadrenocorticism somewhat challenging. In this webinar we will cover the common signalment, historical, physical examination, and laboratory findings in dogs in Addisonian crisis. We will discuss initial treatment, definitive diagnosis, and early “longer-term” management.

Webinar Agenda:

• Introduction
• Pathophysiology reminder
• Common signalment & history
• Common physical examination findings
• Lab work and other diagnostic findings in the Addisonian crisis
• Initial management
  • Fluid therapy
  • Targeted treatment for hyperkalemia
  • Dextrose support
  • Blood pressure management
• Definitive testing
• Initiating steroid treatment
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Mineralocorticoids (DOCP)