Endocrinology, metabolism, and body temperature
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This chapter summarizes endocrine physiology that is of particular relevance to anaesthesia. Disorders of the adrenal cortex and medulla, pituitary and thyroid are described with perioperative management considerations highlighted. Current guidelines in perioperative steroid replacement are included. Diabetes is a particularly common problem encountered in clinical practice. Diabetic complications, pre-assessment and perioperative management aims are included. The surgical stress response is summarized with details of the neuroendocrine changes and their modification with anaesthetic technique. Consequences of perioperative hypothermia and use of therapeutic hypothermia are detailed.
2008 ◽
Vol 15
(10)
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pp. 955-958
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2018 ◽
Vol 35
(4)
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pp. 333-345
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2013 ◽
Vol 30
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pp. 139-139
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2012 ◽
Vol 255
(2)
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pp. 216-221
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2005 ◽
Vol 22
(Supplement 34)
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pp. 156
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2010 ◽
Vol 28
(4)
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pp. 451-455
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