Calculates emergency hydrocortisone dosing for adrenal crisis based on weight, severity, and patient type (primary vs secondary adrenal insufficiency), with stress dosing protocol for procedures and illness.
BMI is a screening measure of body size, not a direct measure of body fat. The standard WHO categories are underweight (<18.5), normal (18.5–24.9), overweight (25–29.9), and obese (≥30).
BMI can overestimate body fat in athletes with high muscle mass and underestimate it in older adults with low muscle mass. Interpret it alongside waist circumference and clinical context rather than as a standalone diagnosis.
Calculates emergency hydrocortisone dosing for adrenal crisis based on weight, severity, and patient type (primary vs secondary adrenal insufficiency), with stress dosing protocol for procedures and illness
Each component has a specific meaning:
Note: Interpret the adrenal crisis dosing result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.
Enter the weight, severity, patient type for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Calculates emergency hydrocortisone dosing for adrenal crisis based on weight, severity, and patient type (primary vs secondary adrenal insufficiency), with stress dosing protocol for procedures and illness. Use the adrenal crisis dosing result to inform your clinical assessment.