As we continue our case series on these clinical episodes, we’re going to start out by talking about surgical procedures and pathology related to the endocrine system. Today’s episode will focus on a thyroidectomy, which is the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. We’ll take you through a case and walk you through the essential points of what you need to know. Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: Airway management tools and what should you pay attention to. (2:46) Pre-operative pharmacological management. (6:56) Pre-operative thyroid tests that can be given. (9:48) Hemodynamics during a thyroidectomy. (12:09) What should you look for in terms of thyroid storm. (17:49) Deep vs awake extubation. (20:46) What happens if someone develops a hematoma. (24:52) About our hosts: https://www.kpsan.org/school/people/ Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related