Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the clinical features of hyperglycaemia?
A
- Dehydration
- Tachycardia
- Hypotension
- Clouding of conciousness
2
Q
What are the clinical features of acidosis?
A
- Air hunger (Kussmaul’s respiration)
- Acetone on breath
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
3
Q
What are the 4 stress response hormones that could occur due to dehydration?
A
- Glucagon
- Cortisol
- Growth hormone
- Adrenaline
4
Q
How to you treat diabetic ketoacidosis?
A
- In an adult: start by giving 1000mls 0.9% saline over 1st hr
- IV insulin infusions of 6 units/hr
- IV potassium slowly
