EM Clerkship

Peds H- Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia


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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 […]

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EM ClerkshipBy Zack Olson, MD ; Mike Estephan, MD ; Maddie Watts, MD