Endocrine Emergencies: They Don't Have to be a 'Crisis'

This interactive case-based lecture will provide practitioners with a practical stepwise approach to the initial assessment and management of endocrine emergencies involving the endocrine pancreas, adrenal glands, and parathyroid glands.  Topics will include important clues that endocrine disease (or its treatment) is the cause of presenting signs, appropriate testing to confirm the diagnosis, and updated recommendations on treatment.  Maintenance therapy and monitoring protocols will be covered. 

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Apply a stepwise approach to the initial assessment and management of endocrine emergencies involving the pancreas, adrenal glands, and parathyroid glands.
• Recognize clinical clues that suggest endocrine disease or its treatment may be the cause of presenting signs.
• Select appropriate diagnostic tests to confirm endocrine disorders in emergency settings.
• Implement updated treatment recommendations for acute endocrine conditions.
• Develop maintenance therapy and monitoring protocols to support long-term management and patient stability.