Core Topic: Endocrine, Metabolic and Nutritional
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
An overview of this potentially lethal oncologic emergency.
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Hypomagnesemia
A brief article on hypomagnesemia and it’s implications in the ED.
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Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
This post discusses the clinical presentation of HHS and the emergency management that needs to be rapidly applied.
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Thyroid Storm
Thyroid storm is a rare, life-threatening disorder requiring rapid diagnosis and aggressive management.
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Severe Hyponatremia
This week we review the presentation and management of severe hyponatremia.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
DKA is a life-threatening disorder where appropriate, aggressive management can markedly change the patients course.
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Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia is commonly seen in the ED in the setting of malignancy and hyperparathyroidism. Know the steps in emergency management.
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Hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia is infrequently seen in the ED but management should focus on supplementation and searching for the underlying cause
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