Treatment of Thyroid Storm

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4–8 drops Lugol's solution 2% orally every 6–8 hours

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Correction of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance

Cooling blanket for hyperthermia

Antiarrhythmics (eg, calcium channel blockers, adenosine, beta-blockers) if necessary for atrial fibrillation

Treatment of underlying disorder, such as infection

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Definitive therapy after control of the crisis via ablation of the thyroid with iodine-131 or surgical treatment

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