Early Signs Of Hormonal Insufficiency

30 minutes
English
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This webinar provides essential guidance for healthcare professionals on recognizing and managing severe endocrine emergencies. It focuses on identifying early warning signs, utilizing simple diagnostic tools, and initiating timely treatment to prevent fatal outcomes.

Summary

Participants will learn how hormonal deficiencies can trigger seizures, crisis, shock, and coma in children, often leading to life-threatening consequences if undiagnosed or untreated. The session highlights how different age groups may present varied symptoms, emphasizing the importance of rapid intervention. The webinar also reviews simple diagnostic assessments, particularly the role of serum glucose and electrolyte concentration in identifying endocrine disorders. These readily accessible tests enable early detection and decision-making in critical situations. Additionally, healthcare providers will gain practical insights into initiating proper treatment before transitioning the patient to a pediatric endocrinologist or diabetologist. By ensuring early stabilization, clinicians can improve patient survival rates and long-term management outcomes.