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Endocrine and Hematologic emergencies

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type 1 diabetes mellitus
an autoimmune disorder in which the individual's immune system produces antibodies against pancreatic beta cells
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, fatigue
Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA)
A form of hyperglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes in which certain acids accumulate when insulin is not available.
DKA S&S
abdominal pain, body aches, nausea, vomit, altered mental status, unconscious
Diabetes mellitus type 2
insulin resistance
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)
when BGL is not controlled in type 2
Hyperglycemia, altered mental status, drowsiness, lethargy, severe dehydration, thirst, dark urine, visual or sensory deficit, partial paralysis or muscle weakness, seizures
Sickle cell disease
Individuals who are homozygous for the gene controlling hemoglobin S. The disease is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells and by episodic blocking of blood vessels by the adherence of sickle cells to the vascular endothelium.
Sickle cell complications
the sharp and misshapen RBC lead to dysfunction in oxygen binding and unintentional clot formation
Anemia, gallstone, jaundice, splenic dysfunction
Vaso Occlusive crisis
unintentional clot leading to blockage
Vascular occlusion with ischemia
acute chest syndrome (hypoxia, dyspnea, chest discomfort, fever)
joint necrosis (head of humerus and femur)
pain cries
acute and chronic organ dysfunction or failure
retinal hemorrhages
inc risk infection
Hemophilia
A hereditary disease where blood does not coagulate to stop bleeding
Hemophilia complications
long term joint problems (may need joint replacement)
bleeding in the brain (intracerebral hemorrhage)
thrombosis due to treatment
Thrombophilia
Disorder in bodys ability to maintain viscosity and smooth flow of blood through venous and arterial system
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