Endocrine Emergencies : Recognition and Treatment / / edited by Lynn Loriaux

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910300095603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Totowa, NJ : , : Humana Press : , : Imprint : Humana, , 2014
• ISBN: 1-62703-697-0
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2014.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (286 p.)
• Collana: Contemporary Endocrinology, , 2523-3785 ; ; 74
• Disciplina: 616.4
• Soggetti: Endocrinology ; Internal medicine; Cell biology; Endocrinology; Internal Medicine; Cell Biology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Acute Adrenal Insufficiency; Précis; Acute Adrenal Insufficiency; The Adrenal Response to Stress; The Cortrosyn ® Stimulation Test; Recommendations for the Diagnosis of Adrenal Insufficiency in the Critically Ill; Conclusions; References; Chapter 2: Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome; Précis; Introduction; Pathogenesis; Diagnosis; History and Physical Examination; Laboratory Findings; Differential Diagnosis; Treatment; Fluid Therapy; Insulin Therapy; Potassium Replacement; Phosphate Replacement; Bicarbonate Therapy; Search for Precipitating FactorsResolution of DKA and HHS; Transition to Subcutaneous Insulin; Complications; Prevention; References; Chapter 3: Hypoglycemia; Précis; Frequency and Impact of Hypoglycemia; Physiologic and Behavioral Defenses Against Hypoglycemia; Pathophysiology of Hypoglycemia; Risk Factors for Hypoglycemia and Risk Factor Reduction in Diabetes; References; Chapter 4: Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections; Précis; Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection; Clinical Presentation; Diagnosis; Treatment; Summary; References; Chapter 5: Malignant (Necrotizing) Otitis Externa; Précis; Malignant (Necrotizing) Otitis ExternaDiabetic Susceptibility; Pathogenesis; Clinical Presentation; Diagnosis; Treatment; Prognosis; Summary; References; Chapter 6: Mucormycosis; Précis; Mucormycosis; Diabetic Susceptibility; Pathogenesis and Microbiology; Clinical Presentation; Diagnosis; Treatment; Mortality; Summary; References; Chapter 7: Emphysematous Cholecystitis; Précis; Emphysematous cholecystitis; Emphysematous Cholecystitis; Pathogenesis and Microbiology; Clinical Presentation; Diagnosis; Treatment; Prognosis; Summary; References; Chapter 8: Emphysematous Pyelonephritis; Précis; Emphysematous PyelonephritisInfectious Emergencies in Diabetics; Emphysematous Pyelonephritis; Diabetic Susceptibility; Clinical Presentation; Diagnosis; Radiographic Classification; Treatment; Prognosis; Summary; References; Chapter 9: Thyrotoxic Crisis: Thyroid Storm; Pathogenesis; Etiology (See Table 9.1); Clinical Presentation; Diagnosis; Management; Antithyroid Medications (Thionamides); Iodine Therapy; β-Blockade; Steroids; Alternative Therapies (See Table 9.4); Lithium; Potassium Perchlorate; Anti-adrenergic Agents; Cholestyramine; Plasmapheresis, Charcoal, and Resin Hemoperfusion; Supportive Care/Treatment of Precipitating CausePerioperative Management; Elective/Nonurgent Procedures; Emergent Procedures; Definitive Therapy; References; Chapter 10: Myxedema Coma; Précis; Introduction; Historical Remarks; Pathogenesis; Clinical Presentation; Diagnosis; Management; References; Chapter 11: Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis; Précis; Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis; Predisposing Factors; Microbiology; Clinical Presentation; Diagnosis; Treatment; Summary; References; Chapter 12: Hyponatremia: SIADH; Précis; Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone; Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
• Sommario/riassunto: Endocrine Emergencies: Recognition and Treatment offers a state-of-the-art update on the management of endocrine, diabetic, and metabolic emergencies. Developed by renowned experts, this comprehensive and easy to read title brings the field fully up to date, setting a high standard for diagnosis and treatment in each category. All chapters begin with a summary that presents, in concentrated form, what the physician needs to know to begin the evaluation and emergency treatment of the known endocrine emergencies. This is followed by an extended discussion of the pathophysiology that can be read after initial treatment has begun. Covering such areas as hypoglycemia, acute adrenal insufficiency, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, thyroid storm, and pituitary apoplexy, just to name several, Endocrine Emergencies: Recognition and Treatment is an invaluable, practical resource that will be of great interest to endocrinologists, internal medicine and emergency room physicians, fellows and residents.