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DKA vs HHS
 - Think of DKA and HHS on a spectrum of hyperglycemic emergencies
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of DKA and HHS ... sensitive - if pts ... #comparison #laboratory ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #comparison #diabetic
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
/PTT • Low plasma ... /INR: ↑ • PTT: ... - MAHA: TTP/HUS ... INR < 2.3 - APTT ... causes #treatment #management
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison ... ) • DKA/HHS Overlap ... differential #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology ... #comparison #table
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS ... - Type II DM pts ... Polydipsia #dka #hhs ... pathophysiology #comparison ... #endocrinology
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
Propylthiouracil (PTU ... Hydrocortisone #endocrinology ... hyperthyroidism #table #management ... #pharmacology #comparison
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... of medications has ... pharmacotherapy #table #comparison ... #management #medications ... #diabetes #endocrinology
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
IVF or PO): The pt ... • DKA/HHS Overlap ... of both DKA & HHS ... differential #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
RR: depends on pt ... RR: depends on pt ... support until flow has ... Basics #Modes #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare