Endocrine Emergencies

Description

The Endocrine System regulates many body functions.  Some common disorders are regularly seem by EMS professionals such as Diabetic emergencies.  Other conditions arise that are equally important such a metabolic syndrome or adrenal crisis.  Learn how to recognize and treat these appropriately.

Approvals:

Alabama OEMST 1.5 CME 17-R1-0034, 18-R1-9100, 19-R1-9100, 20-R1-9100, 21-R1-9100, 22-R1-9100, 23-R1-9100, 24-R1-9100

Instructed by:  Shane Driver NRP, FP-C

• Define Diabetes
• Discuss types of Diabetes and treatment modalities
• Understand the role of glucose and insulin
• Differentiate Hyper- and Hypoglycemia
• Discuss Metabolic Syndrome
• Discuss Adrenal Insufficiency
• Review treatment for Adrenal Crisis
• Review Alabama EMS Protocols as indicated