Starting on:
Feb 25, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 25, 2025
Moderator(s):
Venue:
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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Feb 25, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 25, 2025
Moderator(s):
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
Claim Points
Acute DM Care - HHS, HHS-DKA
Starting on:
Feb 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025
Venue:
KUTRRH
KUTRRH
Description
Define Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS) Understand diagnostic criteria: hyperglycemia, hyperosmolality, absence of significant ketosis and acidosis.
Objectives
Define Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS)
Understand diagnostic criteria: hyperglycemia, hyperosmolality, absence of significant ketosis and acidosis.
Explain key considerations in HHS diagnosis and management
Total vs effective osmolality, corrected sodium, and severity assessment.
Describe epidemiology and precipitating factors of HHS
Trends, mortality rates, and common triggers such as infections and medication non-compliance.
Understand pathogenesis and pathophysiology of HHS
Mechanisms of hyperglycemia, osmotic diuresis, and inflammatory state.
Identify clinical presentation and systemic evaluation for HHS
Symptoms, lab investigations, and monitoring parameters.
Apply principles and aims of HHS treatment
Fluid therapy, insulin therapy, potassium replacement, and thrombosis prevention.
Discuss treatment considerations and monitoring protocols
JBDS vs ADA guidelines, rate of osmolality and glucose correction, and transition to subcutaneous insulin.
Outline resolution criteria for HHS and transition strategies
Clinical and biochemical targets for safe recovery.
Recognize and manage mixed HHS-DKA cases
Diagnostic criteria and treatment approach tailored to combined features.
Presenters
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Dr.
Rosslyn Ngugi
Dr.
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Dr.
Wanjiru Ngugi
Dr.