Endocrine emergencies

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2013 Mar;40(1):121-35. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2012.12.001.

Abstract

Several potentially fatal endocrine emergencies in relation to obstetrics and gynecology are discussed in the article. Rates of case fatality vary in different series, but range from 10% to 30%. Rapid recognition, prompt supportive care, and intervention likely maximize maternal and fetal outcomes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / diagnosis*
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / mortality
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / therapy
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Female
  • Fetal Monitoring
  • Fluid Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Hypercalcemia / diagnosis*
  • Hypercalcemia / mortality
  • Hypercalcemia / therapy
  • Hyperparathyroidism / diagnosis*
  • Hyperparathyroidism / mortality
  • Hyperparathyroidism / therapy
  • Insulin / therapeutic use*
  • North America / epidemiology
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications / metabolism
  • Pregnancy Complications / mortality
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy
  • Pregnancy in Diabetics
  • Prognosis
  • Thyroid Crisis / diagnosis*
  • Thyroid Crisis / mortality
  • Thyroid Crisis / therapy

Substances

  • Insulin