endocrinology

           ENDOCRINOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES

     This lecture is divided in the following sections:

      Diabetic Ketoacidosis
      Hypoglucemia
      Thyroid storm
       Hypothyroidism
       Hypocalcemia
       Hypercalcemia
       Adrenal insufficiency
       SIADH
        Hyperkalemia
        Hypokalemia
        Hypermagnesemia
        Hypomagnesemia


        We discuss all these subjects within the critical care environment                   standpoint , with clear instructions concerning the management of the
         Patient with severe endocrine illnesses Here aere some highlights:

         The use of Lithium and sodium Iodine to inhibit thyroid hormone
          release

          The use of Dixoxide to treat resistant hypoglucemia, and octreotide
           for insulinoma

          Program time 60 minutes