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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology ... (DKA) and Hyperglycemic ... Insulin demand: infections ... Polydipsia #dka ... #comparison #endocrinology
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm ... for DKA/HHS ... Hyperglycemic #Crisis #Algorithm ... #management #endocrinology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... Insulin dependent DM ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Diabetes regimen ... medical and surgical management