Therapeutic Plasmapheresis Therapy in Patient with Thyroid Storm in the Intensive Care Unit
TURKISH JOURNAL OF INTENSIVE CARE-TURK YOGUN BAKIM DERGISI, vol.18, no.3, pp.155-159, 2020 (ESCI, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 18 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2020
- Doi Number: 10.4274/tybd.galenos.2020.44153
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF INTENSIVE CARE-TURK YOGUN BAKIM DERGISI
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.155-159
- Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Thyroid storm is a rare clinical condition, and failure in management can lead to multiorgan failure and carries a high mortality. The comprehensive treatment approach is the administration of antithyroid drugs and radioactive iodine and thyroidectomy. The treatment option of therapeutic plasmapheresis (TP) should be considered as a stabilizing measure, especially when patients have failed or can not tolerate conventional treatment. This case report aimed to share that TP might be an alternative approach to be added to standard treatment methods in life-threatening conditions.