Endocrine Emergencies

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Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CCRN, CNE, COI Related seminars and products

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Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CCRN, CNE, COI, has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in endocrinology, critical care, and primary care, earning degrees from Brigham Young University, Purdue University and UNLV. Dr. Long is a critical care clinical instructor, a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, has developed diabetes education programs and teaches a diabetes educator certification course. She has a passion for active learning and is an international speaker and award-winning educator.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Tracey Long has employment relationships with Utah Body and Soul, College of Southern Nevada, Chamberlain College, and Travelers Education Group. She receives compensation as a freelance writer and editor. Tracey Long receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Tracey Long is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Diabetes Association, the National Certified Diabetes Educator Association, and the American Nurses Association. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Medical Education Development and is a contributing editor Yangtz Journal of Medicine.

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Objectives

• Describe the pathophysiology and management of thyroid storm and myxedema coma
• Identify three diabetic emergencies
• Compare the clinical presentation of hypoglycemia, DKA and HNS
• List management approaches for diabetic emergencies
• Apply knowledge of the adrenal hormone cortisol to verbalize treatment for acute adrenal crisis

Outline

• Thyroid Disorders: 
  • Identification and Management of Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ and Thyroid Storm
    • Causes
    • Diagnostic tests
    • Medical & pharmacological management
  • Diagnostic testing and treatment for Hypothyroidism 
    • Causes
    • Diagnostic tests
    • Medical & pharmacological management
• Pancreatic Disorders: 
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • Hyperglycemic Non-Ketotic Syndrome
• Adrenal Disorders: 
  • Addison’s Disease and Crisis
    • Causes
    • Diagnostic tests
    • Medical & pharmacological management

Target Audience

• Nurse Practitioners 
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Other Clinicians