hrp0098p2-11 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2024

Iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency – a single centre response to increasing awareness and instituting management in non-endocrine specialities.

Tollerfield Sally , Atterbury-Todd Abigail , Wadey Hannah , Edmondson Claire , Moodey Nicola , Morris Stacey , Enright Noelle , Soo Audrey , Gan Hoong-Wei , Amin Rakesh , Shaunak Meera , Dattani Mehul , Hoskins Steve , Katugampola Harshini

Introduction: Supra-physiological doses of steroids are frequently used in the management of non-endocrine conditions, including chronic respiratory disease and epilepsy. Long-term use risks iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency (AI), necessitating professional and family education on management of intercurrent illness and adrenal crisis.Aims: To design and implement a Trust-wide pathway for steroid prescribers on the managem...