HHS

When you have a SEVERLY high BG, but normal PH you most likely have (just abbrevation)

HHS

What does HHS stand for

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic syndrome

What causes HHS?

Hyperglycemia + dehydration

Why is Hyperosmolar in the name HHS?

due to dehydration causing INCREASE in solutes

Ur pt is dehydrated AND hyperglycemic, what is the treatment? (2 immedate things)

Insulin IV & Fluids IV push

Which type of insulin can be given IV drip?

regular insulin

What is the treatment plan for someone who is exepericing HHS?

INsulin drip, IV fluids, & regualry neruo checks

WHy does the nurse do regular neuro checks when someone is expericing HHS?

bc INCR solute cna INCR likely hood of stroke

WHY doesn’t your blood become acidic like in DKA when you’re having HHS?

Bc insulin is still in blood

HHS is an diabetic emergency bc it is ______-___________

life-threatning