Endocrine emergencies: recognizing signs and symptoms

Pediatr Ann. 2005 Nov;34(11):870-7; quiz 893-4. doi: 10.3928/0090-4481-20051101-10.

Abstract

Endocrine emergencies may present to the pediatric practitioner in the office setting in a variety of forms. Four of the more common pediatric endocrine emergencies (DKA, symptomatic hypoglycemia, adrenal insufficiency, and hypocalcemia) have been discussed here. The recommended approach to a child or adolescent with an endocrine emergency involves recognizing clinical disease, stabilizing the patient with basic and advanced life support intervention, and transferring the patient to a facility which can provide appropriate definitive care.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / diagnosis
  • Education, Medical, Continuing
  • Emergencies*
  • Endocrine System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Endocrine System Diseases / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypocalcemia / diagnosis
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Office Visits*
  • Pediatrics / education
  • Pediatrics / methods*