A 72-year-old with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (glucose 800 mg/dL, effective osmolality 330 mOsm/kg), no acidosis. First priority in management?...

Question

A 72-year-old with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (glucose 800 mg/dL, effective osmolality 330 mOsm/kg), no acidosis. First priority in management?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive isotonic crystalloid resuscitation

Answer

Immediate insulin bolus then infusion

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Rapid correction of sodium with hypertonic saline

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Empiric bicarbonate

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Start vasopressors early

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