MEDMASTER RESOURCES
THYROID DISORDERS
– Introduction
– Hyperthyroidism
– Care of the patient undergoing thyroidectomy
– Thyroid storm
– Thyroiditis
– Hypothyroidism
, INTRODUCTION
• The thyroid gland affects the metabolic rate of all tissues, including the speed of chemical reactions, the volume of oxygen
consumed, and the amount of heat produced.
• The stimulating effect is thro’ the production and distribution of 2 hormones:
– Levothyroxine (T4)—contains four iodine atoms; maintains body's metabolism in a steady state; T serves as a
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precursor of T .
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,• Triiodothyronine (T3)—contains three iodine atoms; is approximately five times as potent as T4; has a more rapid metabolic
action and utilization than T4 does.
• NB: Most conversion of T to T occurs at the cellular level in the periphery. Some T3 is produced in the thyroid gland.
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, HYPERTHYROIDISM
THYROID DISORDERS
– Introduction
– Hyperthyroidism
– Care of the patient undergoing thyroidectomy
– Thyroid storm
– Thyroiditis
– Hypothyroidism
, INTRODUCTION
• The thyroid gland affects the metabolic rate of all tissues, including the speed of chemical reactions, the volume of oxygen
consumed, and the amount of heat produced.
• The stimulating effect is thro’ the production and distribution of 2 hormones:
– Levothyroxine (T4)—contains four iodine atoms; maintains body's metabolism in a steady state; T serves as a
4
precursor of T .
3
,• Triiodothyronine (T3)—contains three iodine atoms; is approximately five times as potent as T4; has a more rapid metabolic
action and utilization than T4 does.
• NB: Most conversion of T to T occurs at the cellular level in the periphery. Some T3 is produced in the thyroid gland.
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, HYPERTHYROIDISM
