RT Book, Section
A1 Carmody, David
A1 Philipson, Louis
A2 Hall, Jesse B.
A2 Schmidt, Gregory A.
A2 Kress, John P.
SR Print(0)
ID 1107711382
T1 Hyperglycemic Crisis and Hypoglycemia
T2 Principles of Critical Care, 4e
YR 2015
FD 2015
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071738811
LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1107711382
RD 2024/04/19
AB Hyperglycemia  crisis  and  hypoglycemia  are  both  life-threatening  medical  emergencies  but  are  usually  readily  treatable  if  recognized  early.  Hyperglycemic  crises  comprise  diabetic  ketoacidosis  (DKA)  and  hyperosmolar  hyperglycemic  state  (HHS).  While  some  elements  of  their  clinical  presentation  and  pathophysiology  are  distinct,  the  general  principles  of  treatment  are  similar.  They  will  be  discussed  together.  Hypoglycemia  is  a  problem  commonly  seen  in  patients  with  diabetes  mellitus  (DM)  and  requires  prompt  treatment.  The  common  causes  and  treatment  regimens  will  be  outlined  here.