Use of Quick Response (QR) coded bracelets and cards for the improvement of cortisol deficiency/Addison’s disease management: an audit of quality of care of the management of steroid deficiency in acute illness

Abstract

BackgroundAn adrenal crisis is a rare but life-threatening condition in which hydrocortisone and fluid resuscitation must be given promptly to prevent hypotensive shock and death. A clinical audit assessed healthcare...