Endocrine Emergencies: DKA, Thyroid Storm, Myxedema Coma and Adrenal Crisis
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Nursing, Medicine
Endocrinology
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$10
Endocrine Emergencies: DKA, Thyroid Storm, Myxedema Coma and Adrenal Crisis is organized by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Released/Updated: Nov 15, 2021
Expires: Dec 31, 2024
Activity Summary
The goal of this session is to equip nurses with evidence-based practice guidelines for the management of DKA, thyroid storm, myxedema coma, and adrenal crisis. Individuals who enter the critical care unit are at high risk for life-threatening endocrine emergencies. They can be easily overlooked because they may present with no prior history and are not routinely admitted to endocrine care units.
Objectives
- Identify populations at high risk for the development of DKA, thyroid storm, myxedema coma, and adrenal crisis in the critical care setting.
- Differentiate between the hypo- and hyperfunctioning of endocrine organs and the biofeedback mechanism in critically ill adults.
- Discuss the emergency management of life-threatening endocrine emergencies: DKA, thyroid storm, myxedema coma, and adrenal crisis.