HHS Flashcards

1
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HHS

A

life-threatening hyperglycemia emergency

only type 2

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2
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HHS hallmark signs

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-severe dehydration
-significant hyperglycemia
-altered mental status (looks like stroke)
-weakness
-hypotension

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3
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BG of someone with HHS

A

800-1200

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4
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HHS risk factors

A

-obesity
-type 2 DM
-65+
-black
-family hx of DM
-steroids & duiretics

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5
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HHS s/sx

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-onset can take days or weeks
-3P’s
-hypotension
tachycardia
-profound dehydration
-variable neurological status (seems like stroke)
-end stage neuro state is come

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6
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HHS labs

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-normal potassium
-normalish serum osmolarity, depends on level of dehydration
-normal to slightly high anion gap

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7
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HHS treatment

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-similar to DKA, just more IV fluids

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