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Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state
Publication details
Dr Chloe Broughton, MBChB Hons, Dr Seshadri Pramodh, Dr Alex Bickerton
Foundation Years Journal, volume 4, issue 9, p.48 (123Doc Education, London, December 2010)
Abstract
Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) is a complication of diabetes mellitus seen in the acute medical setting. It is a challenging condition to diagnose and manage, and there are currently no comprehensive guidelines. This article aims to give an overview of HHS in order to help Foundation doctors identify and treat these patients.
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Authors
Dr Chloe Broughton, MBChB Hons
Foundation Year 1 Doctor
Yeovil District Hospital
Dr Seshadri Pramodh
Consultants in Diabetes and Endocrine Medicine
Yeovil District Hospital
Dr Alex Bickerton
Consultants in Diabetes and Endocrine Medicine
Yeovil District Hospital
References
1. Kitabchi AE, Umpierrez GE, Murphy MB, et al. (2001) Management of hyperglycaemic crises in patients with diabetes. Diabetes Care, 24: 131–153.
2. Kitabchi AE, Umpierrez GE, Murphy MB, et al. (2001) American Diabetes Association. Hyperglycaemic Crises in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes Care, 24(1): 154–161.
3. English P, Williams G (2004) Hyperglycaemic crises and lactic acidosis in diabetes mellitus. Postgrad Med J, 80: 253–261.
4. Milionis HJ, Elisaf MS (2005) Therapeutic management of hyperglycaemic hypserosmolar syndrome. Expert Opin. Pharmacother, 6(11): 1821–1849.
5. Savage MW, Kilvert A (2006) on behalf of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD). ABCD guidelines for the management of hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar emergencies in adults. Pract Diab Int, June, 23(5): 227–231.
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