As we continue our case series on these clinical episodes, we’re going to start out by talking about surgical procedures and pathology related to the endocrine system. Today’s episode will focus on a thyroidectomy, which is the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. We’ll take you through a case and walk you through the essential points of what you need to know.

Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:

• Airway management tools and what should you pay attention to. (2:46)
• Pre-operative pharmacological management. (6:56)
• Pre-operative thyroid tests that can be given. (9:48)
• Hemodynamics during a thyroidectomy. (12:09)
• What should you look for in terms of thyroid storm. (17:49)
• Deep vs awake extubation. (20:46)
• What happens if someone develops a hematoma. (24:52)

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