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EMER-Emergency Medicine

HOSP-Hospital Medicine

ENDO-Endocrinology

Endocrine Emergencies

Monday, May 19, 2025
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM  
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Four Seasons 1
CE: 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
Capturing for On Demand

This is a case-based session that will guide you through presentation, workup, and management of various endocrine emergencies including decompensated hypothyroidism (myxedema coma), thyroid storm, adrenal crisis, DKA, and HHS. This presentation will review ER management, as well as hospital management, and provide pertinent pearls for patient management.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
  • Identify the presentation of various endocrine emergency conditions including decompensated hypothyroidism (myxedema coma), thyroid storm, adrenal crisis, and DKA/HHS
  • Describe appropriate emergency department and inpatient management of endocrine emergencies
  • Define the criteria for appropriate use of the subcutaneous DKA protocol