DKA vs HHNK | EMTLIFE
Mar 26, 2011 · Taken from my replies on the same topic: "If your glucometer goes high enough (instead of just saying 'high'), HHNK tends to be much higher in BGL than DKA. HHNK also tends to be a longer onset (usually days to weeks) while DKA tends to be much shorter in onset. Also, even though we don't have direct access to labs in the field usually, HHNK ...
DKA vs. HHNS - EMTLIFE
Sep 26, 2009 · If not, HHNS is more likely. Urine ketone tests - The presence of ketones in the urine can indicate DKA. Lack of ketones probably means HHNS. Blood ketone tests - Blood tests to analyze ketones and acidity in the blood can help confirm DKA versus HHNS. firetender;235438 said:
HNS vs DKA | EMTLIFE
Dec 4, 2010 · Im confused as to the difference between HNS and DKA, primarily the presentation. What I know: HNS is usually brought on by an acute illness DKA is brought on by lack of insulin and increased glucose levels With HNS, ketosis is absent DKA ketosis is …
Noticing a trend in CBG and ventricular ectopic beats.
Nov 7, 2016 · 18. Female in her 40s with DM2 is admitted to the ICU for DKA. Initial lab tests show that blood sugar was in the 500s and electrolytes were normal. After taking care of this pt for a few days, I have noticed a trend. Her normal ranges for her CBG was between 250-300 and the pt was in normal sinus. However, whenever the pt's CBG started to get ...
I almost died laughing after checking my patient's blood sugar.
Sep 16, 2011 · Thanks. I never did study Latin. Lazy chick like me, I never looked it up. Meh, I just utilized Google...
I almost died laughing after checking my patient's blood sugar.
Sep 16, 2011 · I guess I spent too much time around here this week, cause last night I went for a lady who had a syncopal episode in the bathroom then was too weak to get...
75 year old female- "Acting Strange" | EMTLIFE
May 3, 2012 · Initial Assessment: Responds to verbal stimuli. Alert and Oriented times 0 (no idea who she is, what month it is, and where she is.) Airway clear. Breathing Clear. Pluse is weak and thready. Notice a fruity breath odor. Stay and play here. No …
mecklenburg (medic) testing - EMTLIFE
Mar 17, 2011 · It was not too bad. The medical questions were the most difficult in my opinion. It seems to be an awesome place to work. I declined the job but was told that if I am interested to contact them. I may still do so. My first medical question was "what is the difference between DKA and HHNK?" so know your stuff.
ETCO2 questions | EMTLIFE
Oct 31, 2017 · 113. vc85 said: If the person has ETCO2 values above the normal it is said that they are retaining CO2. Anything that would cause an increase in CO2 such as COPD, and asthmatic patients, or hypo -ventilatory patients (e.g., narcotic OD’s) they retain CO2, and would have a higher than average (above 45 cmH2O).
The difference between hyperventilation, hyperpnea, and tachypnea
Jun 29, 2013 · 1. tachypnea = "rapid ventilation" (breathing) 2. hyperpnea = "deep ventilation-with or without increased rate" (vs. Kussmaul's = rapid + deep) 3. hyperventilation doesn't seem to really HAVE a definition, but seems to mean "a decrease in …