HHS

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How high can blood glucose levels rise to in HHS?

above 600

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When does HHS normally occur?

Type 2 DM → infection → Reduced fluid intake

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Primary physiologic abnormality in HHS

Hypertonicity 

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Serum pH in HHS

>7.4

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Primary tx for HHS

CONTROLLED rehydration

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What is the treatment priority/#1 step to treating HHS?

Treat DEHYDRATION → HYDRATE

  1. ADMIN IV fluids → bolus of 0.9% NS progress wit 0.45 if patient is severely dehydrated

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What is step #2 in tx HHS

IV Regular insulin and monitor potassium

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How does HHS develop (timewise)?

SLOWLY/gradually → Treat gradually