Acutely inhibits the release of stored thyroid hormone. Potassium iodide 5 to 10 drops BID is recommended. Use should be limited to less than 2 weeks, since iodine readily crosses the placenta, and fetal goiter will occur with prolonged exposure. Thyroid Storm Storm may be precipitated by surgery, infection, or trauma. Fever and tachycardia are characteristic.
Arrhythmias are frequent as are altered mental status, nausea vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal.
The differential diagnosis includes malignant hyperthermia and pheochromocytoma. Surgery Advised for cases with severe complications or poor compliance. Recommended during second trimester following two weeks of iodine to reduce the vascularity of the tissue. Correcting hypothyroidism can prevent these complications. Gland may be normal sized or enlarged.