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Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism) is known as the great pretender because its signs are vague and wax and wane. This webinar covers its causes, including iatrogenic causes such as steroid withdrawal, the clinical signs, and diagnosis using the ACTH stimulation test, electrolytes and the sodium:potassium ratio. It explains why EDTA tubes should be filled last and how Na:K ratios guide treatment.
Presented by Nicola Lakeman at the 2025 ACVN Nurse Conference (Medical stream).
Includes the full recording (50 minutes), the presentation slides as a PDF, and a quiz. Pass the quiz to receive a certificate worth 1 AVNAT point.
Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism) is known as the great pretender because its signs are vague and wax and wane. This webinar covers its causes, including iatrogenic causes such as steroid withdrawal, the clinical signs, and diagnosis using the ACTH stimulation test, electrolytes and the sodium:potassium ratio. It explains why EDTA tubes should be filled last and how Na:K ratios guide treatment.
It then covers long-term management with mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid replacement, nursing care in an Addisonian crisis including hyperkalaemia, the role of sodium in the diet, and managing stress with fear-free handling. It finishes with the prognosis and the value of nurse-led clinics.
Presented by Nicola Lakeman at the 2025 ACVN Nurse Conference (Medical stream).
Includes the full recording (50 minutes), the presentation slides as a PDF, and a quiz. Pass the quiz to receive a certificate worth 1 AVNAT point.
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