Hyperthyroidism
The main thyroid hormones
What are T3 and T4?
dysphagia, stridor and hoarseness
What are signs of thyroid cancer?
removal of the entire thyroid
What is a total thyroidectomy?
Partial removal of the thyroid
the best position for post op recovery
What is HOB 30 degrees or greater?
The pathophysiology behind hyperthyroidism
What is an over abundance of T3 and T4 hormone?
Risk factors for developing thyroid cancer (2)
What is family history, radiation exposure and Hawaiian or Filipino background?
Often these are removed with the Thyroid when a total thyroidectomy is preformed
What are parathyroid glands?
The most dangerous complication from a sub-total thyroidectomy
What is thyroid storm?
the number one complication to look out for in the PACU (first 12 hours)
What is airway compromise?
Risk factors for hyperthyroidism (3)
What is being a Female, having a Family History of Graves Disease and Personal history of a different type of autoimmune disease
Higher chance of recovering from thyroid cancer
What are Well differentiated Thyroid Cancer’s?
The two signs used to test for hypocalcemia
What is chvostek sign and trousseau sign?
Signs and symptoms for Thyroid storm
What is elevated temperature, elevated heart rate, elevated BP and psychotic delirium?
Tapping over the area of the facial nerve and seeing if there is a twitch of the facial muscles in response to it
How do you elicit Chvostek's sign?
Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism (8)
What are: Elevated Heart rate, Insomnia, Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Sweating, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Heat Intolerance/Cold Tolerance, Weight loss, Increased appetite, Goiter, Bulging eyes, Elevated BP
The most common type of thyroid cancer
What is papillary thyroid cancer?
The way to elicit Trousseau's sign
What is inflating the blood-pressure cuff to a level above systolic pressure for 3 minutes and seeing if there is a carpopedal spasm?
Treatment for thyroid storm
What is ice packs, cooling blankets a 10L oxygen face mask
The best hospital to work at
What is Northside