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DK vs HHNK
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| DKA | HHNS |
|---|---|
| BG 250-600+ | BG 600-1200+ higher BG levels due to infection (higher 'solute'/'osmolality) |
| New DM Noncompliant Infection - causes even higher BG levels | Often - Infection - causes even higher BG levels New DM |
| Serum & Urine Ketones | No Serum or Urine Ketones |
| Mortality 4-10% | Mortality 10-50% (older - more comorbidities - infection [risk for sepsis... die :( ]) |
| Moderate - Severe Dehydration | Severe Dehydration |
| Osmolality 300-320 | Osmolality 330-380 |
| pH 6.8-7.3 | pH > 7.35 |
| Treatment: IVFs! & Insulin (check K+ before Insulin administration) Antibiotics (if infection present) | Treatment: IVFs! & Antibiotics (if infection) |
| Kussmaul Breathing | Normal Breathing |
| Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 | Diabetes Type 2 |