Metabolic & Endocrine Emergencies Explained | ICU Critical Care | Dr. Vinod Kumar T

Added: 2026-05-23

[00:00:04]Hello, myself Dr. Vinod Kumar T, senior consultant anesthesiologist and intensivist. Today I'll be talking about metabolic and endocrine emergencies.

[00:00:12][music] These conditions can be suddenly become life-threatening and requires intensive care treatment.

[00:00:19]These conditions we treat in ICUs are diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, thyroid storm, myxedema coma, adrenaline crisis, and electrolyte imbalance. These conditions can affect multiple organs including heart, brain, and kidney. Our ICU provides continuous monitoring of sugar level, vital parameters, and electrolyte level while targeting the treatment.