Doctor reviews: Symptoms, Labs and Treatment of CONGENITAL Hypothyroidism
Low THYROID levels in neonates can be super DANGEROUS. In this video we discuss the thyroid gland, then cover CAUSES and SYMPTOMS of hypothyroidism. What is TSH?? What about FT4? Why is it free??!! We cover what levels of thyroid hormones are concerning, and when we should start TREATMENT. And at what dose? What is the outcome of infants with hypothyroidism?
For the PDF summary of THIS video, links to relevant articles (+ 50 free Multiple Choice Questions/ Answers and explanations!!), AND a bunch of other stuff, subscribe to our Neonatal Nuggets Newsletter here:
https://talatalksnicu.substack.com/su...
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Please be sure to give us a like, comment about future topics, and subscribe to this channel to stay up to date on all things NICU! Also, click the notification bell after you subscribe to gain your weekly NICU knowledge as soon as it's loaded!
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Dr. Tala is a board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist and has worked in busy level III and IV units for the past 15 years. She has won multiple teaching awards throughout her time as a neonatologist.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
References:
https://publications.aap.org/pediatri...
Cherella CE, Wassner AJ. Update on congenital hypothyroidism. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2020 Feb;27(1):63-69. doi: 10.1097/MED.0000000000000520. PMID: 31789720.
https://ksumsc.com/download_center/Ar...
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health...
https://oncohemakey.com/disorders-of-...
https://teachmephysiology.com/endocri...
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
**TIMESTAMPS**
01:29 Function and regulation of thyroid hormone
06:16 What causes hypothyroidism?
11:33 Clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism
13:31 Diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism
16:36 Management of infants with hypothyroidism
22:35 Outcomes
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Disclaimer*: This video is intended for educational purposes only and while we strive to give the most accurate information, errors may occur. Subsequently, this video should not be a replacement for medical advice.
