Life Threatening Diabetic Emergencies
- Speaker:
- Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CCRN, CNE, COI
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 06 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Sep 12, 2023
- Product Code:
- POS078697
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
With the high prevalence of 38 million Americans in the US with diabetes and almost ¼ of the US population with prediabetes, healthcare professionals need to know how to respond to diabetic emergencies. Emergency nurses need to be aware of the pathophysiology and treatment standards, as the acceleration of available diabetic medications can be confusing. There has also been confusion for the term HNS, also known as “HANKS” or HHNKS, or HNC,” which will be clarified.
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Life Threatening Diabetic Emergencies (3.4 MB) | 55 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Life Threatening Diabetic Emergencies - French (3.4 MB) | 55 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Life Threatening Diabetic Emergencies - Italian (3.4 MB) | 55 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Life Threatening Diabetic Emergencies - German (3.4 MB) | 55 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Life Threatening Diabetic Emergencies - Spanish (3.4 MB) | 55 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CCRN, CNE, COI Related seminars and products
Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CCRN, CNE, COI, has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in endocrinology, critical care, and primary care, earning degrees from Brigham Young University, Purdue University and UNLV. Dr. Long is a critical care clinical instructor, a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, has developed diabetes education programs and teaches a diabetes educator certification course. She has a passion for active learning and is an international speaker and award-winning educator.
Financial: Tracey Long has employment relationships with Utah Body and Soul, College of Southern Nevada, Chamberlain College, and Travelers Education Group. She receives compensation as a freelance writer and editor. Tracey Long receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Tracey Long is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Diabetes Association, the National Certified Diabetes Educator Association, and the American Nurses Association. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Medical Education Development and is a contributing editor Yangtz Journal of Medicine.
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Objectives
- Identify the three diabetic emergencies as hypoglycemia, DKA and HNKS.
- Discuss the presenting signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, risk factors, and diagnostic tests for the three diabetic emergencies.
- Explain the medical treatment and management protocol for each diabetic emergency.
Outline
Overview of pathophysiology and classifications of Diabetes Mellitus.
Hypoglycemia:
- Clinical presentation
- Causes and risk factors
- Diagnostic tests and criteria
- Emergency treatment
- Pharmacological management
- ADA standards
- Case study
Diabetic Ketoacidosis:
- Clinical presentation
- Causes and risk factors
- Diagnostic tests and criteria
- Emergency treatment
- Pharmacological management
- ADA standards
- Case study
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome:
- Clinical presentation
- Causes and risk factors
- Diagnostic tests and criteria
- Emergency treatment
- Pharmacological management
- ADA standards
- Case study
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Physician Assistants
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