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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Hyperosmolar Syndrome ... - Type II DM pts ... pathophysiology #comparison ... #endocrinology ... #hyperosmolar
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Euglycemic DKA • Hyperglycemic ... Hyperosmolar State ... differential #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology ... #comparison #table
DKA vs HHS
 - Think of DKA and HHS on a spectrum of hyperglycemic emergencies
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a spectrum of hyperglycemic ... sensitive - if pts ... laboratory #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #ketoacidosis #hyperosmolar ... #hyperglycemic
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... or anti-hyperglycemic ... pharmacotherapy #table #comparison ... #management #medications ... #diabetes #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
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
IVF or PO): The pt ... • Hyperglycemic ... hyperosmolar state ... differential #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology