Hyperglycemia CPG

Question 1

How many people dith DKA will present with a moderatly high BGL? WHat is this range?

Answer 1

half. 11-29 mmol

Question 2

what is indicitive of DKA?

Answer 2

pre-existing diabetes diagnosis, bgl >11 and dka features confusion, signs of dehydration, kussmals breathing

Question 3

WHat is typical of paitents with HHS?

Answer 3

older
higher BGL >30mmol/l
usually dont prestent with kussmauls breathing

Question 4

what things are evidence of possible hyperglycemia?

Answer 4

confusion, tachpoinea, polyuria, dehydration, polydipsia, kussmauls breathing

Question 5

what is the managment if the BGL is between 4 and 11 mmol/l?

Answer 5

consider other causes such as dehydration, sepsis and metabolic disorders

Question 6

what is the action if the BGL is above 11 mmol/l?

Answer 6

If thesre is less than adequate perfusion and clinical signs of DKA?HSS- 20ml/kg IV normal saline tirtated to perfusion- consider less doses for elederl/people with renal/cardiac problems
Consider antiemetic under nausea and vommiting