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A patient is described as being diabetic and having Kussmaul respirations. What physiologic activity is taking place to cause this in your patient?
This sign is indicative of diabetic acidosis. The deep, rapid respirations will raise the patient's pH, thus reducing the acidotic condition. Sounds right -- I've heard it called ketoacidosis too.
What is the medical term meaning Deep rapid breathing often seen in terminal diabetes mellitus?
Kussmaul breathing is associated with diabetic ketoacidosis
What condition stimulates Kusssmaul respirations?
Kussmaul respirations are stimulated by metabolic acidosis, particularly in conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis or renal failure. This type of breathing is characterized by deep, labored breaths as the body attempts to compensate for the acidosis by expelling more carbon dioxide. The increased respiratory effort helps to raise blood pH back to normal levels.
What are kussmaul respirations?
deep, rapid breathing usually as compensation for a metabolic acidosis, especially that seen with Diabetic Ketoacidosis - as a result of too much sugar in the bloodNote that at onset, it is shallow and as metabolic acidosis develops, it becomes deep and rapid. This is commonly seen in patient facing imminent death due to multiple organ failure particularly the kidneys secondary to hyperglycemia.KUSSMAUL RESPIRATIONS IS THE DEEP, RAPID, AND LABORED BREATHING ASSOCIATED WITH ACIDOTIC STATES, PARTICULARY DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS (DKA)k= ketonesu=uremias=sepsiss=salicylatesm=methanola=aldehydeu)l=lactic acidosis
What is diabetic keratosis?
You mean "Diabetic Ketoacidosis", check for it on Google. There's no such thing as diabetic keratosis.
Where can I find information about diabetic ketoacidosis?
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a condition which is thought to affect about 1 in 750 people in their lifetime. More information can be obtained from reputable medical journals or a doctor.
Which condition may progress to diabetic ketoacidosis?
Diabetes, if untreated.
What would a Serum potassium level of 2.8 indicate?
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Is ketoacidosis diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy may be complications of iddm?
FALSE
What type insulin is used for diabetic ketoacidosis?
Regular Insulin (Humulin R)
What pathological conditions can arise from a large increase in blood levels of ketone bodies in diabetics?
diabetic ketoacidosis
AST decreases?
Pregnancy, severe chronic liver disease, uremia, diabetic ketoacidosis.....not clinically significant
