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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
*May be the initial presenting of an unrecognized T1DM patient | *May be the initial presenting of an unrecognized T1DM patient | ||
*Presenting signs/symptoms include [[altered mental status]], tachypnea, [[abdominal pain]] | *Presenting signs/symptoms include [[altered mental status]], tachypnea, [[abdominal pain]], hypotension, decreased urine output. | ||
*Perform a thorough neurologic exam (cerebral edema increases mortality significantly, especially in children) | *Perform a thorough neurologic exam (cerebral edema increases mortality significantly, especially in children) | ||
*Assess for possible inciting cause (especially for ongoing infection; see Differential Diagnosis section) | *Assess for possible inciting cause (especially for ongoing infection; see Differential Diagnosis section) | ||
Revision as of 21:31, 23 November 2016
History
- May be the initial presenting of an unrecognized T1DM patient
- Presenting signs/symptoms include altered mental status, tachypnea, abdominal pain, hypotension, decreased urine output.
- Perform a thorough neurologic exam (cerebral edema increases mortality significantly, especially in children)
- Assess for possible inciting cause (especially for ongoing infection; see Differential Diagnosis section)
Physical
- Drowsiness
- Tachypnea (Kussmaul's breathing)
- Signs of dehydration
- Perform a thorough neurologic exam as cerebral edema increases mortality significantly, especially in children
- There may be signs from underlying cause (eg pneumonia)