title: Endocrine emergencies.
abstract: Several potentially fatal endocrine emergencies in relation to obstetrics and gynecology are discussed in the article. Rates of case fatality vary in different series, but range from 10% to 30%. Rapid recognition, prompt supportive care, and intervention likely maximize maternal and fetal outcomes.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Charleston, SC 29466, USA. sullivas@musc.edu
authors: Scott A
authors: SA
authors: Sullivan
authors: Christopher
authors: C
authors: Goodier
mesh_terms: D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004635:Emergency Medicine; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009656:North America / Q000453:epidemiology; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics; D011379:Prognosis; D013958:Thyroid Crisis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin