Management of neonatal endocrinopathies--best practice guidelines.
Neonatal emergencies are uncommon, but may lead to significant morbidity and mortality if not recognised and managed promptly. Disorders of sex development, hypoglycaemia, thyrotoxicosis and calcium balance are discussed, with emphasis on the clinical assessment, investigations and management of these disorders in the acute setting.
Peters
C J
CJ
London Centre of Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, UK.
Hindmarsh
P C
PC
D002128:Calcium Metabolism Disorders / Q000151:congenital / Q000628:therapy; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D004702:Endocrine Glands / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006058:Gonadal Disorders / Q000151:congenital / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases; D008297:Male; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000592:standards*; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000628:therapy