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- Title
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State.
- Authors
Stoner, Gregg D.
- Abstract
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state is a life-threatening emergency manifested by marked elevation of blood glucose and hyperosmolarity with little or no ketosis. Although there are multiple precipitating causes, underlying infections are the most common. Other causes include certain medications, nonadherence to therapy, undiagnosed diabetes mellitus, substance abuse, and coexisting disease. In children and adolescents, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state is often present when type 2 diabetes is diagnosed. Physical findings include profound dehydration and neurologic symptoms ranging from lethargy to coma. Treatment begins with intensive monitoring of the patient and laboratory values, especially glucose, sodium, and potassium levels. Vigorous correction of dehydration is critical, requiring an average of 9 L of 0.9% saline over 48 hours in adults. After urine output is established, potassium replacement should begin. Once dehydration is partially corrected, adults should receive an initial bolus of 0.1 units of intravenous insulin per kg of body weight, followed by a continuous infusion of 0.1 units per kg per hour (or a continuous infusion of 0.14 units per kg per hour without an initial bolus) until the blood glucose level decreases below 300 mg per dL. In children and adolescents, dehydration should be corrected at a rate of no more than 3 mOsm per hour to avoid cerebral edema. Identification and treatment of underlying and precipitating causes are necessary.
- Subjects
DIABETES risk factors; DIABETES complications in children; BLOOD sugar; ENDOCRINE diseases; ACETONEMIA; PATIENTS; INSULIN therapy; TYPE 2 diabetes diagnosis; TYPE 2 diabetes complications; DEHYDRATION; DIABETIC acidosis; DIABETIC coma; FLUID therapy; HYPOGLYCEMIC agents; TYPE 2 diabetes; POTASSIUM; SODIUM
- Publication
American Family Physician, 2017, Vol 96, Issue 11, p729
- ISSN
0002-838X
- Publication type
journal article