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Endocrine Emergencies

December 22 @ 18:00 - 20:00

Thursday

Description

Endocrine emergencies are often potentially life-threatening and can be challenging to address. This course explains the function of the endocrine system and the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders. We will also cover the main endocrine disorders encountered in the field, including thyroid and adrenal conditions. Type I, type II, and gestational diabetes will be addressed, including pathophysiology, common emergencies associated with diabetes, and prehospital treatment options.
Objectives:
The student will understand the function of the endocrine system and its role in homeostasis
The student will understand the general pathophysiology of endocrine emergencies
The student will be aware of hypothyroid emergencies and hyperthyroid emergencies and the symptomology observed
The student will be aware of adrenal emergencies and the symptomology observed
The student will understand the etiology and physiology of type I, type II, and gestational diabetes and the differences in emergencies observed
The student will be familiar with the symptoms observed and appropriate prehospital care for common diabetic emergencies

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Registration Opens: Friday October 21, 2022 @ 08:00
Registration Closes: Thursday December 15, 2022 @ 16:00

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Registration will be available on October 21, 2022

Details

Date:
December 22
Time:
18:00 - 20:00
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
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Organizer

Maria Varanka
Phone:
603-223-4200
Email:
maria.c.varanka@dos.nh.gov

Other

CREF
2322CON3991
Sponsoring Agency
NH Fire Academy & EMS
Registration
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Location

NHFA Virtual
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