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Internal Medicine
Myxedema Coma
Treatment, Myxedema Coma
Until Coexisting Adrenal Insufficiency Can Be Excluded
Give High-dose Glucocorticoid Therapy
Parents
Until Coexisting Adrenal Insufficiency Can Be Excluded
Children
Dexamethasone 2-4 Mg Q12h -or-
Hydrocortisone 50-100 mg Q8h for 2 Days Then Lower Doses