Flashcards
Glycaemic emergencies
Cards in this deck (7)
- 1Normal plasma glucose?4 - 7 mmol/l
- 2Hypoglycaemia: neurological signs?Confusion
Dysphagia
Incoordination
Aggression
Seizures
Lethargy + LOC - 3Hypoglycaemia: autonomic signs?Sweating
Palpitations
Shaking
Hunger
Headache
Nausea - 4Hypoglycaemia: management?High flow O2
Sugary drink / Sweets
10g (half tube) 40% glucose oral gel*
*no max limit
Monitor blood glucose - 5min intervals - 5Hyperglycaemia/DKA: neurological signs?Confusion
Seizures
Lethargy + LOC - 6Hyperglycaemia/DKA: physiological signs?Polydipsia + Polyuria
Kussmaul breathing (hyperventilation)
Abdominal pain
Hypotension
Ketones on breath (pear drops)
Dehydration - 7Hyperglycaemia: management?High flow O2
Be prepared for vomiting
Monitor blood glucose - 5min intervals
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- Diabetes Hypo/hyperglycaemia recognition Treatment
- Created by
- Phil Loosemore · Jul 2017
- Updated
- May 3, 2018
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