Management of neonatal endocrinopathies--best practice guidelines

C J Peters; P C Hindmarsh

doi:10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2007.05.001

Management of neonatal endocrinopathies--best practice guidelines

Early Hum Dev. 2007 Sep;83(9):553-61. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2007.05.001. Epub 2007 Aug 20.

Authors

C J Peters¹, P C Hindmarsh

Affiliation

¹ London Centre of Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, UK.

PMID: 17703902
DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2007.05.001

Abstract

Neonatal emergencies are uncommon, but may lead to significant morbidity and mortality if not recognised and managed promptly. Disorders of sex development, hypoglycaemia, thyrotoxicosis and calcium balance are discussed, with emphasis on the clinical assessment, investigations and management of these disorders in the acute setting.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Calcium Metabolism Disorders / congenital
Calcium Metabolism Disorders / therapy
Emergency Treatment / methods*
Endocrine Glands / abnormalities*
Endocrine System Diseases / congenital*
Endocrine System Diseases / therapy*
Female
Gonadal Disorders / congenital
Gonadal Disorders / therapy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases*
Male
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Professional Practice / standards*
Thyroid Diseases / congenital
Thyroid Diseases / therapy