1. Description of the problem Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus, usually type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes. It can occasionally be seen in patients with type 2 diabetes in the presence of stress, trauma or infection. It is characterized by hyperglycemia, elevated blood ketones with metabolic acidosis and dehydration…
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State Also known as: Hyperosmolar coma, Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma, hyperosmolar syndrome Continue Reading Related conditions: Diabetic ketoacidosis 1. Description of the problem What every physician needs to know Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is a serious and potentially devastating condition characterized by marked biochemical and metabolic derangements, including severe hyperglycemia, hyperosmolality and dehydration.…
