In this episode Warren discusses hyperglycaemic crisis, and reviews how critical conditions like Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic Syndrome (HHS) can develop due to type 1 and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.What's covered in this episode?Pathophysiology of DKA and HHSHow severe dehydration and hypovolaemia occur in the hyperglycaemic patientHow uncontrolled ketogenesis results in an acidotic stateSigns to detect DKA and HHSNew episodes every second Sunday!Follow us and get in contact via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theparamedictute/Visit www.theparamedictute.com to get access to comprehensive pathophysiology notes, podcasts and videos, with learning tools to help with knowledge retention, including one-on-one tutoring. Theparamedictute is a collaboration between Warren Perera and Sam Andrewartha. Check out other episodes of Pocket-sized Pathophys including:Pocket-sized AsthmaPocket-sized EmphysemaPocket-sized Chronic BronchitisIf you have any suggestions for how I can improve this podcast, or you want to drop me a line about this podcast, please feel free to get in touch via email [email protected] or message on Instagram Artwork - George Livs - @georgelivs (instagram)Music - U In My Arms by Jeremy Blake (Sourced from YouTube Studio)

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