SCCM Resource Library-Avoiding Engine Trouble: Thyroid Regulation and Management

Avoiding Engine Trouble: Thyroid Regulation and Management

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Video Summary

The video discusses the management of thyroid hormone in pediatric organ donors. It highlights the importance of thyroid hormone in brain development and cardiac function, and the consequences of thyroid hormone depletion after brain death. The video mentions two primary options for thyroid hormone replacement - levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3), and discusses their dosing, pharmacokinetics, and availability. It also reviews various studies and case reports on the use of thyroid hormone replacement in critically ill children. The video concludes that while data on the benefits of thyroid hormone replacement is limited, it may be beneficial in weaning inotropic support in pediatric organ donors, and medical teams should be familiar with organ donation resources.

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Endocrine, 2023

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Type: one-hour concurrent | The Endocrine System Must Live on in Severe CNS Illness and Injury (Pediatrics) (SessionID 1220102)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Endocrine

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Thyroid

Year 2023

Keywords

thyroid hormone

pediatric organ donors

brain development

cardiac function

thyroid hormone replacement

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