Thyroid Dysfunction in Critical Care: Implications and Therapies

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This lecture will delve into the intricacies of Non-Thyroidal Illness Syndrome (NTIS) in critical care settings, as detailed in the World Journal of Critical Care Medicine. We will examine how thyroid hormone (TH) metabolism influences patient prognosis, discussing the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis and its role in metabolism and stress response. We will explore clinical outcomes associated with altered TH levels in critically ill patients, including the potential dangers of...