Critical issues in endocrinology

Clin Chest Med. 2003 Dec;24(4):583-606, vi. doi: 10.1016/s0272-5231(03)00091-1.

Abstract

Endocrine emergencies are commonly encountered in the ICU. This article focuses on several important endocrine emergencies, including diabetic hyperglycemic states, adrenal insufficiency, myxedema coma, thyroid storm, and pituitary apoplexy. Other endocrine issues that are related to intensive care, such as intensive insulin therapy, relative adrenal insufficiency, and thyroid function test abnormalities are also covered in detail.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acid-Base Equilibrium
  • Adrenal Insufficiency / physiopathology
  • Adrenal Insufficiency / therapy
  • Critical Care*
  • Critical Illness
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / physiopathology
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / therapy
  • Endocrine System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Endocrine System Diseases / therapy*
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Humans
  • Hyperglycemia / physiopathology
  • Hyperglycemia / therapy
  • Hypokalemia / physiopathology
  • Hypothyroidism / physiopathology
  • Hypothyroidism / therapy
  • Pituitary Diseases / physiopathology
  • Pituitary Diseases / therapy
  • Thyroid Diseases / physiopathology
  • Thyroid Diseases / therapy
  • Thyrotoxicosis / diagnosis
  • Thyrotoxicosis / physiopathology
  • Thyrotoxicosis / therapy