Endocrine/Hemotologic Emergencies Flashcards
What is hemotology
•Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of:
–Sickle cell crisis
–Clotting disorders
What is diabetes mellitus also called?
Sweet diabetes
What does diabetes insipidus cause?
Excessive urination
What do type 1 patients not produce?
Insulin
When does type 1 diabetes developed
Childhood
What does type 2 diabetes patients not do?
Produce adequate amounts of insulin
When does type 2 diabetes develope?
Middle age
What is polyuria?
Frequent, plentiful urination
What is polydipsia
Frequent drinking
What is polyphagia
Excessive esting
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
Most common in type 1 diabetes.
The body can’t use sugar as a fuel source because there is little to none insulin.
Fat is used as a fuel source instead. Ketones builds up in body
What are kussmaul respirations?
“Biting” the air to get a breath
What is hyperglycemic crysis
•Hyperglycemic crisis (diabetic coma) is a state of unconsciousness resulting from: –Ketoacidosis –Hyperglycemia –Dehydration –Excess blood glucose
What’s the normal amount of glucose in the body
70-110
Dry warm skin is hyper or hypo glycemia?
Hyperglycemia
