Endocrine emergencies : recognition and treatment / / edited by Lynn Loriaux, Chaim Vanek

• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (278 pages) : illustrations
• Disciplina: 616.4
• Soggetto topico: Endocrine glands - Diseases - Treatment; Emergency medicine; Endocrine glands - Diseases - Diagnosis; Malalties de les glàndules endocrines; Medicina d'urgència
• Soggetto genere / forma: Llibres electrònics
• Persona (resp. second.): VanekChaim; LoriauxLynn
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Series Editor Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1: Acute Adrenal Insufficiency -- Précis -- Acute Adrenal Insufficiency -- The Adrenal Response to Stress -- The Cortrosyn® Stimulation Test -- Conclusion -- 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 Factors -- Resolution 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 Externa -- Diabetic 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 -- Pathogenesis and Microbiology -- Clinical Presentation -- Diagnosis -- Treatment -- Prognosis -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 8: Emphysematous Pyelonephritis -- Précis. ; Infectious Emergencies in Diabetics -- Emphysematous Pyelonephritis -- Diabetic Susceptibility to Emphysematous Pyelonephritis -- Clinical Presentation -- Diagnosis -- Radiographic Classification -- Treatment -- Prognosis -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 9: Thyrotoxic Crisis: Thyroid Storm -- Précis -- 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 Cause -- Perioperative 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 -- Presentation and Diagnosis -- Treatment of Symptomatic SIADH -- References -- Chapter 13: Diabetes Insipidus -- Précis -- Diabetes Insipidus -- Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion -- Causes and Classification of Diabetes Insipidus -- Presentation and Diagnosis -- Treatment of Hypernatremia -- Correcting the Water Deficit -- Ongoing Losses -- Treating the Underlying Disorder -- References -- Chapter 14: Pheochromocytoma Hypertensive Crisis -- Précis -- Pheochromocytoma -- References -- Chapter 15: Hypocalcemia -- Précis -- Introduction -- Etiology. ; Clinical Signs and Features -- Laboratory Evaluation -- Treatment -- References -- Chapter 16: Hypercalcemia -- Précis -- Etiology -- Clinical Signs and Features -- Laboratory Evaluation -- Treatment -- References -- Chapter 17: Pituitary Apoplexy -- Précis -- Introduction -- Pathogenesis of Pituitary Apoplexy and Clinical Manifestations -- Pituitary Anatomy -- Pituitary Blood Supply -- Pathogenesis -- Pathophysiology of the Clinical Manifestations -- Pathophysiology of Hypopituitarism -- Epidemiology -- Recognition -- Clinical History -- Initial Laboratory Assessment -- Imaging Evaluation -- Etiologies -- Precipitating Factors -- Differential Diagnosis -- Management and Outcomes -- Initial Assessment -- Endocrine Assessment -- Radiological Assessment -- Treatment and Outcomes -- Steroid Therapy -- Surgical Versus Conservative Management -- Timing of Surgery -- Outcomes of Visual Function -- Outcomes of Ocular Palsies -- Outcomes of Hypopituitarism -- Postoperative Care -- Long-Term Management -- Mortality -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 18: Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) -- Précis -- Pathophysiology -- Clinical Presentation -- Prevention of OHSS -- Selection of Stimulation Regimens Based on Risk Stratification -- Cryopreserving All Embryos and Delaying Embryo Transfer to Another Cycle -- Treatment of OHSS -- Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator to Treat Thrombosis -- Pregnancy Outcome -- References -- Chapter 19: Ambiguous Genitalia in the Newborn -- Précis -- Clinical Issues -- A Word about "Sex" and "Gender" -- Embryology -- Pathophysiology of DSD -- 46,XX DSD -- 46,XY DSD -- Other Disorders to Consider -- Diagnosis -- Clinical Setting -- History -- Physical Examination -- Laboratory Evaluation -- Imaging Studies -- Treatment -- Medical Management -- Surgical Management -- Complications -- Prognosis -- References. ; Chapter 20: Porphyrias: Acute Manifestations -- Précis -- Introduction -- Acute Porphyrias: AIP, HCP, VP, and ADP -- Clinical Presentation -- Pertinent History and Exam -- Pertinent Laboratory Data -- Diagnosis: Key Tests -- Treatment -- Erythropoietic Protoporphyria "Hepatic Crisis" -- Clinical Presentation -- Pertinent History -- Pertinent Physical Findings -- Pertinent Laboratory Data -- Treatment -- References -- Chapter 21: Acute Pancreatitis Due to Hyperchylomicronemia -- Précis -- Triglyceride Metabolism -- Mechanism of Chylomicron-Induced Pancreatitis -- Clinical Presentation -- Treatment -- Summary -- References -- Index.
• Titolo autorizzato: Endocrine Emergencies
• ISBN: 3-030-67455-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910484455103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Contemporary Endocrinology