Critical issues in endocrinology.
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چکیده
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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Clinics in chest medicine
دوره 24 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003