| Literature DB >> 14710692 |
Philip A Goldberg1, Silvio E Inzucchi.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14710692 DOI: 10.1016/s0272-5231(03)00091-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Chest Med ISSN: 0272-5231 Impact factor: 2.878