Hyperglycemic crises like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are life-threatening complications of diabetes that require prompt treatment. DKA occurs when there is uncontrolled hyperglycemia, ketosis, and acidosis due to insulin deficiency. It is more common in type 1 diabetes but can occur in type 2 diabetes during stress. HHS involves severe hyperglycemia without significant ketosis and mainly affects elderly patients with type 2 diabetes. Both conditions require fluid resuscitation, electrolyte replacement, insulin therapy, and treatment of any underlying causes to prevent complications like hypoglycemia, electrolyte imbalances, and cerebral edema.
2. Definition
DKA is a life-threatening complication in Pt. with
DM
DKA occurs mostly in type 1 DM
frequently presented to hospitals with DKA for the
first time at onset
DKA is less common in type 2 DM, but it may occur in
situations of physiologic stress. Search a cause?
3. PATHOGENESIS
Glucose Ketones
Hyperglycemia Ketoacidosis
Glycosuria is a state of Acidosis
uncontrolled catabolism
associated with
Osmotic insulin deficiency. Vomiting
Diuresis
Fluid & Electrolyte
Depletion
Renal Hypoperfusion
Impaired Excretion of
Ketones & Hydrogen ions
9. DKA
1. Ketone : positive ketone in urine
and / or serum
B hydroxybutyrate
10. Anion gap
average anion gap for healthy
adults is 8-12 mEq/L
The concentrations are expressed in units of
milliequivalents/liter (mEq/L) or in millimoles/litre (mmol/L).
[edit] With potassium
It is calculated by subtracting the serum concentrations of
chloride and bicarbonate (anions) from the concentrations of
sodium plus potassium (cations):
= ( [Na+]+[K+] ) − ( [Cl−]+[HCO3−] )
[edit] Without potassium (Daily practice)
However, the potassium is frequently ignored because
potassium concentrations, being very low, usually have little
effect on the calculated gap. This leaves the following equation:
= ( [Na+] ) − ( [Cl−]+[HCO3−] )
11. DKA- Monitoring
Admission ? Observation, ?Home, ?Ward and ? ICU
2 IV’s, Oxygen, cardiac monitor,
continuous vitals, pulse ox
Foley to monitor I &O
Initially blood work every 1-2 hours
If pH is less that 6.9 be frightened
Nasogastric, Anticoagulant
Antibiotic
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12. DKA- Monitoring
Standard blood work
Glucose, lytes with calculated anion,ABG, Mag
Bun & creatinine, calculate GFR
Beta-hydroxybutyrate or serum ketones
UA
CBC
EKG
Infection-cultures,chest xray
Cardiac status-cardiac enzymes
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14. DKA- Fluids
Deficits are typically 100 ml per kg
Fluid replacement will lower glucose
Initial Tx usually fluid, fluid, fluid
Initial resuscitation 15-20 ml/kg stat for severe
dehydration with normal saline
1l,1l,1l,then 500ml X4 hours, reassess/reassess
Once glucose below 250, switch to
D5W/.45% N saline or D5W/.9% saline (separate or
Mix) 16
15. Insulin
Delay insulin if Hypokalemic until
corrected
??? 10 units R Insulin IV,
.15 units/kg , Not Recommended
Only if pharmacy delay infusion
Insulin infusion pump, most
protocols 5-7 units per hour, .1
units/kg/hr adjusted every 1 or 2
hours
Patient to ICU
Stop insulin drip when sugar is less 17
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18. Electrolytes- K
Whole body potassium deficits exist. (3-5 mmol/kg)
Acidosis increases K
Glucose + Insulin lowers K
Start K with K less than 5 mmol and adequate urine
output
If initial K less than 3.3 mmol
replete, and then start insulin when K above 3.3
mmol/L
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19. Electrolytes- K
Commonly under repleted
Resident mistakenly uses the replacement of potassium
protocol, which vastly under repletes potassium
Watch like a hawk!!!!
Replace/repete/replace/repete
Hco3 potentiate electrolyte defecit not recommeded
except in deep coma or severe acidosis
Phosphate replaced with K as K phosphate of ~ effect
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20. Bicarbonate
Beneficial ONLY if patient is Hypokalemia
severely acidotic or nearing Paradoxical acidosis of CSF
cardiorespiratory collapse Adverse effects on oxyHb
HCO3 + H = carbonic acid = dissociation curve: tissue
H2O + CO2 in ECF hypoxia
CO2 readily enters cells, where Overshoot alkalosis
reverse reaction occurs, i.e., H is Acceleration of ketogenesis by
produced intracellularly, raising pH
leading to intracellular acidosis
Cerebral edema
Local necrosis
21. Electrolytes- Mg
A serum deficit usually exists
of .5-1 mmol per L
Consider repleting if less than 1.8 mg/dL
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25. HHS
Mild Type 2 Diabetic
Old age
Polyurea from Hyperglycemia and from Impaired
renal function
Severe dehydration
CNS Manifestation very evident (cellular
dehydration)
Insulin is enough to inhibit ketosis but not
hyperglycemia
Critical and prognosis is bad
Same management as DKA
26. Dx Criteria for HHS
Glucose > 600
Arterial pH <7.30
Serum bicarb <15 mEq
Urine and Serum ketones- small
B-hydroxybutyrate- n or elevated
Anion gap-variable
Patient is stupor/coma
Osmalality >320 mOsm/kg
Osmolality = (2 x (Na + K)) + (BUN /
2.8) + (glucose / 18)
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27. Lactic acidosis
Diabetic type 2 receiving BIGUANIDE (metformin)
Suffering from IHD,Chr resp impairement,heart
failure,liver impairement,renal impairement and
severe anemia (Metabolite accumulation &increase
lactic acid)
Same line of management of DKA
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IAFP 2002 Clinical signs of OA Crepitus, a cracking or popping sensation, is produced when joint tissues rub against each other during movement. Coarse cracking felt with joint movement is produced by movement of uneven surfaces over one another and may indicate damage to or absence of articular cartilage. One or two cracks detected over the knee during joint movement may signify a loose body or torn meniscus. Examination of joint function may also have diagnostic value. In OA of the hip, internal rotation and abduction are initially restricted, followed by restriction of adduction, hyperextension, and external rotation. However, loss of flexion in the knee is not usually caused by OA, and may indicate a locking of the joint due to a loose body, or contracture due to immobilization. It is also important to test for abnormal passive movement of the joint, i.e., laxity. Such abnormalities are common in patients with OA of the knee and are due to laxity of the capsule and ligaments. Hard swelling of the joint are characteristic of OA, especially in the fingers and the knee, and may be palpable even before they are detectable in radiographs. Soft tissue swelling and palpable joint effusion may be present in finger joints and in the knee. Bony swellings may lead to joint deformity. Joints may be tender or warm, sometimes with effusion. Muscles may be weak or atrophied. Patients with OA of the load-bearing joints may limp while walking.
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IAFP 2002 Medical history questions When taking an OA medial history, it is important to ascertain the following: Are the pain and stiffness symptoms characteristic of OA or of another disease? Has OA been diagnosed in other family members? (Some forms of OA have been associated with genetic factors.) At what age did initial symptoms and signs occur? (Secondary OA attributable to trauma, joint laxity, dysplasia, or metabolic disease may occur at a younger age than idiopathic OA.) Were initial symptoms linked to trauma that produced tears in tendons, ligaments, menisci, or muscles? (Trauma can induce secondary OA.) Does the patient’s occupation or other activities involve repetitive joint stress? Does the patient have an underlying metabolic disease that could cause secondary OA—chondrocalcinosis, hemochromatosis, hyperparathyroidism, or Wilson’s disease? Did the patient ever have a joint infection?
IAFP 2002 History and physical examination During the physical examination, it is also important to determine whether the patient’s pain is experienced upon active or passive movement of the joint, what makes it better or worse, and its source. Limb swelling and deformities should be evaluated. Hard swelling of the joint are characteristic of OA, especially in the fingers and the knee. Palpation of crepitus may be of diagnostic significance. Fine crepitation felt throughout the entire range of joint movement usually originates in the joint capsule and frequently occurs in normal individuals. However, coarse cracking felt with joint movement may indicate damage to or absence of articular cartilage. Examination of joint function and tests for joint laxity may also have diagnostic value.
IAFP 2002 History and physical examination During the physical examination, it is also important to determine whether the patient’s pain is experienced upon active or passive movement of the joint, what makes it better or worse, and its source. Limb swelling and deformities should be evaluated. Hard swelling of the joint are characteristic of OA, especially in the fingers and the knee. Palpation of crepitus may be of diagnostic significance. Fine crepitation felt throughout the entire range of joint movement usually originates in the joint capsule and frequently occurs in normal individuals. However, coarse cracking felt with joint movement may indicate damage to or absence of articular cartilage. Examination of joint function and tests for joint laxity may also have diagnostic value.
IAFP 2002 History and physical examination During the physical examination, it is also important to determine whether the patient’s pain is experienced upon active or passive movement of the joint, what makes it better or worse, and its source. Limb swelling and deformities should be evaluated. Hard swelling of the joint are characteristic of OA, especially in the fingers and the knee. Palpation of crepitus may be of diagnostic significance. Fine crepitation felt throughout the entire range of joint movement usually originates in the joint capsule and frequently occurs in normal individuals. However, coarse cracking felt with joint movement may indicate damage to or absence of articular cartilage. Examination of joint function and tests for joint laxity may also have diagnostic value.
IAFP 2002 Clinical signs of OA Crepitus, a cracking or popping sensation, is produced when joint tissues rub against each other during movement. Coarse cracking felt with joint movement is produced by movement of uneven surfaces over one another and may indicate damage to or absence of articular cartilage. One or two cracks detected over the knee during joint movement may signify a loose body or torn meniscus. Examination of joint function may also have diagnostic value. In OA of the hip, internal rotation and abduction are initially restricted, followed by restriction of adduction, hyperextension, and external rotation. However, loss of flexion in the knee is not usually caused by OA, and may indicate a locking of the joint due to a loose body, or contracture due to immobilization. It is also important to test for abnormal passive movement of the joint, i.e., laxity. Such abnormalities are common in patients with OA of the knee and are due to laxity of the capsule and ligaments. Hard swelling of the joint are characteristic of OA, especially in the fingers and the knee, and may be palpable even before they are detectable in radiographs. Soft tissue swelling and palpable joint effusion may be present in finger joints and in the knee. Bony swellings may lead to joint deformity. Joints may be tender or warm, sometimes with effusion. Muscles may be weak or atrophied. Patients with OA of the load-bearing joints may limp while walking.
IAFP 2002 Clinical signs of OA Crepitus, a cracking or popping sensation, is produced when joint tissues rub against each other during movement. Coarse cracking felt with joint movement is produced by movement of uneven surfaces over one another and may indicate damage to or absence of articular cartilage. One or two cracks detected over the knee during joint movement may signify a loose body or torn meniscus. Examination of joint function may also have diagnostic value. In OA of the hip, internal rotation and abduction are initially restricted, followed by restriction of adduction, hyperextension, and external rotation. However, loss of flexion in the knee is not usually caused by OA, and may indicate a locking of the joint due to a loose body, or contracture due to immobilization. It is also important to test for abnormal passive movement of the joint, i.e., laxity. Such abnormalities are common in patients with OA of the knee and are due to laxity of the capsule and ligaments. Hard swelling of the joint are characteristic of OA, especially in the fingers and the knee, and may be palpable even before they are detectable in radiographs. Soft tissue swelling and palpable joint effusion may be present in finger joints and in the knee. Bony swellings may lead to joint deformity. Joints may be tender or warm, sometimes with effusion. Muscles may be weak or atrophied. Patients with OA of the load-bearing joints may limp while walking.