5 results
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Ketoacidosis (DKA ... Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome ... , food binges, etc ... pathophysiology #comparison ... #endocrinology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
hypoxemia/Sepsis etc ... before beginning treatment ... - Compartment syndrome ... • Type B1: - Diabetes ... mellitus/DKA
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
(SPS) - Diagnosis ... Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... associated with DM ... Treatment: • ... #Management #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
transfusions), ↓insulin (DM ... , DKA, octreotide ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table
Hyperthermic Toxidromes
Five toxidromes may present with overlapping features: hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, altered mental status/seizures.
 • Sympathomimetic -
monoamines (epi, NE, DA ... • Serotonin Syndrome ... pharmacogenetic disease caused ... Hyperthermic #Toxidromes #comparison ... #table #diagnosis