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Peds H- Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia

Published: Jan. 21, 2018, 10 a.m.

Introduction In pediatric patients, have a low threshold to check blood sugar Undiagnosed diabetics commonly identified in ED during first episode of DKA HYPOglycemia is very common in multiple conditions, especially in ill children Hyperglycemia DKA is different in kids They get cerebral edema Increased intracranial pressure with rapid fluid administration Common symptoms Headache Altered […]