Show Notes
In this episode Warren discusses hyperglycaemic crisis, and reviews how critical conditions like Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic Syndrome (HHS) can develop due to type 1 and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. What's covered in this episode? Pathophysiology of DKA and HHSHow severe dehydration and hypovolaemia occur in the hyperglycaemic patientHow uncontrolled ketogenesis results in an acidotic stateSigns to detect DKA and HHSNew episodes every second Sunday! Follow us and get i...
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