Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2005
Review[Diagnosis and management of endocrine emergencies in pediatrics].
The study of endocrine emergencies in childhood is important due to their high mortality and residual morbidity, that can be reduced with an adequate diagnosis and/or therapy. In this article, we review hypoglycemia, adrenal crisis, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia and thyroid storm in children, with focus on initial diagnostic approach and management.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2005
Comparative Study[Plasma C reactive protein in elective orthopedic surgery].
C reactive protein (CRP) is used as a marker of inflammatory, infectious and surgical processes. ⋯ Plasma CRP levels fluctuate after elective orthopedic surgical procedures, with maximum values observed between the 2nd and 3rd postoperative day followed by an ulterior decrease. This behavior changes if postoperative complication appear. Serial measurements of CRP levels may be useful in the early detection of surgical complications.