Thyroid storm during surgery is due to?
Ans. (b) Inadequate Preoperative preparationRef: Schwartz 110th edition, Page 534* The condition may be precipitated by abrupt cessation of anti-thyroid medications, infection, thyroid or non-thyroid surgery, and trauma in patients with untreated thyrotoxicosis.* Occasionally, thyroid storm may result from amiodarone administration or exposure to iodinated contrast agents or following RAI therapy.
Rough handling during surgery
Inadequate preoperative preparation
Perioperative intervention
Glucocorticoid side effect
Thyroid Gland