Chapter 17: Fluids and Electrolytes-Hypoglycemia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the surgical causes?
A
- Excess insulin
- decreased caloric intake
- insulinoma
- drugs
- liver failure
- adrenal insufficiency
- gastrojejunostomy
2
Q
What are the signs/symptoms?
A
- Sympathetic response (diaphoresis, tachycardia, palpitations)
- confusion
- coma
- headache
- diplopia
- neurologic deficits
- seizures
3
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Glucose (IV or PO)
