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Endocrine Emergencies
Julie Miller, RN, BSN, CCRN
President: Paws to Learn Abstract:
The endocrine system affects every organ in the body. This session will focus on the
emergent assessment and interventions needed when the endocrine system runs wild. Understanding the endocrine system pathophysiology, assessment and emergent interventions required for these emergencies will enhance nursing care. Nurses should bring a basic understanding of the endocrine system function as prerequisite knowledge. Key areas of content include:
Comparing and contrasting diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) vs. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNK), hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, problems with antidiuretic hormone Diabetes Insipidus(DI) and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), and exploring the endocrine function of the heart and its secretion of atrial & brain natriuretic factor. Objectives:
Compare and contrast DKA/HHNK, hypo/hyperthyroidism, and SIADH/DI.
Discuss the endocrine function of the heart. Format and Method of Instruction:
An interactive lecture incorporating audiovisuals and case studies, which will promote critical thinking.
90 minutes Primary Speaker Information:
Julie Miller, RN, BSN, CCRN
President: Paws to Learn
7313 CR 2192
Whitehouse TX 75791
C: 903–245–1223
Fax: 903–839–0894
Email: [email protected] © 2001: Paws to Learn
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