title: Endocrine emergencies.
abstract: Endocrine and metabolic emergencies, although generally uncommon, produce characteristic clinical pictures which should allow rapid diagnosis. The results of confirmatory investigations are often no available in the acute situation, but it is important that the relevant samples should be taken before starting therapy. These are summarized with a synopsis of the recommended treatments for the various conditions in Table 1.
mesh_terms: D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D005392:First Aid; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008659:Metabolic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D008722:Methods