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Severe non-ketotic hyperosmolar coma--intensive care management
S Gupta1, M R Prabhu, M S Gupta
1Department of Anaesthesia, Bedford Hospital, UK.
European Journal of Anaesthesiology
|October 24, 1998
Summary
This case study details extreme hyperglycemia leading to non-ketotic hyperosmolar coma. Management involved continuous veno-venous hemofiltration for acute renal failure and conservative treatment for visual disturbances.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Nephrology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Non-ketotic hyperosmolar coma (NKHHC) is a serious diabetic emergency.
- Extreme hyperglycemia can lead to severe systemic complications.
Observation:
- A patient presented with unprecedentedly high blood sugar levels, indicative of severe NKHHC.
- The patient developed acute renal failure, likely secondary to rhabdomyolysis.
- Visual blurring occurred due to biochemical alterations.
Findings:
- Continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) proved effective in managing acute renal failure.
- Conservative management successfully addressed the patient's visual disturbances.
- The case highlights the potential for extreme presentations of NKHHC.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of NKHHC's potential severity and complications.
- It underscores the importance of aggressive management strategies for renal and visual issues in NKHHC.
- Further research into the mechanisms of rhabdomyolysis and visual changes in extreme hyperglycemia is warranted.