P006 Anaphylaxis Treatment
Approx. 01:00
of verifiable CPD
£20.00
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life threatening condition. This article will go through the causes and likely outcomes, as well ...
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About This Course
Adrenal insufficiency is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones, primarily cortisol; but may also include impaired production of aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid), which regulates sodium conservation, potassium secretion, and water retention.
Learning Outcomes
Aims
- To describe and understand how to assess and manage adrenal insufficiency
- To describe and understand how adrenal insufficiency impacts on dental treatment
Objectives
On completion of this module you will be able to describe a systematic approach to assessing acute adrenal insufficiently, know how to manage acute adrenal insufficiency, and discuss how acute adrenal insufficiency impacts on dental treatment.
