Diabetic emergencies in adults.
In this article the author discusses three diabetic emergencies: diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome and hypoglycaemia, which all require prompt recognition and appropriate intervention.
Moore
Tina
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School of Health and Social Sciences, Middlesex University, Middlesex. t.moore@mdx.ac.uk
D000328:Adult; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D006944:Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D007328:Insulin / Q000009:adverse effects; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
D007328:Insulin