HYPOGLYCEMIA Flashcards
1
Q
What are the surgical
causes?
A
Excess insulin, decreased caloric intake,
insulinoma, drugs, liver failure, adrenal
insufficiency, gastrojejunostomy
2
Q
What are the signs/
symptoms?
A
Sympathetic response (diaphoresis,
tachycardia, palpitations), confusion,
coma, headache, diplopia, neurologic
deficits, seizures
3
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Glucose (IV or PO)
