
Episode 297: Keywords part 29: PE and Parathyroid
Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Understanding Parathyroid Function and Disorders
This chapter explores the role of parathyroid glands in calcium homeostasis, detailing the mechanisms by which parathyroid hormone (PTH) influences serum calcium and phosphate levels. It examines clinical scenarios of hyperparathyroidism and the importance of monitoring PTH during surgeries, as well as management strategies for hypercalcemia. Additionally, the chapter discusses the complications arising from parathyroid surgeries, emphasizing the clinical implications of both hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism.
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