Urgent endocrinology

The second edition of the popular reference book discusses modern aspects of diagnosing and treating urgent conditions related to endocrine disorders. Comatose states in patients with diabetes, urgent conditions in thyroid and adrenal gland dysfunction, disorders of blood calcium levels, hypopituitary crisis, and coma are briefly but informatively presented. To facilitate understanding and practical use of the material, the book contains a large number of tables, diagrams, and algorithms. Normal hormone levels and their metabolites in various biological fluids, as well as ICD-10 codes for endocrine disorders, are provided. For endocrinologists, therapists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, surgeons, and medical students. 2nd revised and expanded edition.