Hydrocortisone replacement
Hydrocortisone replacement
Proforma for hydrocortisone replacement during pituitary surgery
Hydrocortisone replacement patient information sheet
Recommendations for changes in hydrocortisone regimen
If a patient is unwell they should take additional hydrocortisone. The amount depends on how unwell they are and the type of illness. Some examples:
* Travel
Patients should travel with a 100mg injection kit in case of emergency. They should be provided with a letter stating that they need to keep this with them to satisfy security.