Join us for Session 14 of our medical teaching series as we cover another session on the medical specialty of endocrinology. Covering endocrine emergencies, be sure not to miss this session which will help you to recognise these important endocrine presentations on the wards and for medical school exams! Join Dr Holly Helawell as we cover the presentatation, signs and symptoms of common endocrine emergencies including adrenal crisis, thyrotoxicosis and diabetic ketoacidosis. Learn about the important investigations and emergency management principles to stabilise these potential medical emergencies. This is essential knowledge for both medical inpatients and primary care first presentations. Plus, test your newfound learning in an end of session quiz. Enhance your endocrine medicine expertise and ace your next medical school exam!
M14 - Endocrine Emergencies
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Summary
Join Dr. Holly Helawell for M14 - Endocrine Emergencies, a part of our ongoing medical teaching series. This session will provide critical insights into recognizing, diagnosing and managing common endocrine emergencies such as adrenal crisis, thyrotoxicosis, and diabetic ketoacidosis. Don't miss out on this essential knowledge perfect for those working in both inpatient and primary care environments and anyone preparing for medical school exams. The session ends with a quiz to evaluate and reinforce your learning. Sign up to enhance your endocrine medicine expertise and ace your medical school exam!
Learning objectives
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By the end of the session, learners will be able to identify and describe the key signs and symptoms of common endocrine emergencies, including adrenal crisis, thyrotoxicosis and diabetic ketoacidosis.
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Learners will gain the skills to recognise endocrine emergencies in both inpatient and primary care settings, utilising the information presented in the session to make accurate initial diagnoses.
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Participants will develop a deep understanding of the requisite investigations involved in identifying endocrine emergencies, applying this understanding to real-world clinical situations.
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The session will equip participants with the knowledge and strategies necessary for managing endocrine emergencies at an initial level, enabling them to appropriately stabilise patients prior to specialist intervention.
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Lastly, learners will be able to critically evaluate their understanding and recall of the session content through an end-of-session quiz, encouraging the reinforcement of new knowledge and identifying potential areas for further study or clarification.