Main description:

Apart from diabetes mellitus, endocrine diseases requiring surgical treatment are relatively uncommon. However, when they do occur, they frequently present major clinical anaesthestic problems that require extensive knowledge of the pathophysiology of the condition, and considerable anaesthetic expertise. This book provides the anaesthetist with a comprehensive examination of each of the endocrine conditions, covering underlying pathophysiological problems, and
guidance on optimal anaesthetic care. It will be of use to trainee and consultant anaesthetists working in both specialist endocrine wards and general surgery wards where a patient with endocrine disease might present.

Contents:

1. Basic endocrine concepts in health and critical illness ; 2. The pituitary gland ; 3. Diabetes Mellitus ; 4. The thyroid gland ; 5. Parathyroid disease ; 6. Anaesthetic management of patients with carcinoid tumours ; 7. Adrenal cortex ; 8. Adrenal medulla ; 9. Endocrine emergencies ; 10. Hormones as pharmaceutical agents: focus on steroids and vasopressin ; 11. Endocrine surgery - personal view