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Hiperglikemia Compressed
Hiperglikemia Compressed
Hiperglikemia Compressed
G L l K E M I A
NAJMA ZAHIRA
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a state of
metabolic decompensation characterized
by the triad of hyperglycemia, acidosis and
ketosis, mainly caused by absolute or
relative insulin deficiency.
Etiology
1
The most frequent cause of
DKA is infection. Other
precipitating factors include
serious illness
(cerebrovascular accident,
acute myocardial infarction,
pancreatitis), alcohol abuse,
trauma, and drugs.
Risk factor
Suffering from type 1 diabetes
Frequently missing insulin doses
Cocaine and alcohol abuse,
trauma
Use of certain medications
(corticosteroids, thiazides,
pentamidine)
Clinical manifestations
Severe dehydration
Hypotension and shock
Nausea, vomiting
Polyuria and polyphagia
Weakness and fatigue
Confusion
Experiencing increased laterality
Experiencing hemisensory deficits, hemiparesis, and aphasia
Experiencing a coma
Supporting investigation
Glucose
Sodium
Potassium
Bicarbonate
Complete blood cells
Blood Gas Analysis
Ketones
β-hydroxybutyrate
Urinalysis
Osmolality
Governance
Fluid
Insulin
Potassium
HNK
What is HNK?
HNK is characterized by severe non ketotic or ketotic
hyperglycemia and mild acidosis. In advanced cases, coma may
occur. Non-ketotic hyperosmolar hyperglycemic coma is a
syndrome characterized by severe hyperglycemia, hyperosmolar,
severe dehydration without ketoacidosis accompanied by
decreased consciousness.
Etiology Risk Factor Clinical manifest