Circulatory Collapse
Health Encyclopedia: Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Coma
Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma; NKHHC; HONK - hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to correct the dehydration, which will improve the blood pressure, urine output, and poor circulation. Fluids and potassium are replaced by
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Expectations (prognosis)
The death rate associated with this condition is as high as...
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