title: Fluid and electrolyte therapy in endocrine disorders: diabetes mellitus and hypoadrenocorticism.
abstract: Diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome, and acute adrenal crisis are life-threatening endocrine emergencies that have marked effects on fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base homeostasis. Rapid identification of these disorders and aggressive therapy to correct fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances are crucial to a successful outcome for the patient. An understanding of the pathophysiology behind the development of these endocrine disorders helps to guide therapy and improves the clinical outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Montreal, CP 5000, Sainte Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S7C6, Canada. soren.boysen@umontreal.ca
authors.forename: Søren R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Boysen
mesh_terms: D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D004573:Electrolytes