Acute extreme hypocapnia and diabetic coma in an elderly patient after surgery: A case report

Strecker T, Siegle M, Bremer FF (2024)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2024

Journal

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports SAGE Publications (UK and US)

Book Volume: 12

DOI: 10.1177/2050313X241282761

Abstract

Hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis are serious and life-threatening emergencies in diabetes patients. Early recognition of the symptoms of these disorders and their management are essential. Therapy is adequate rehydration, insulin treatment, electrolyte replacement, and handling of the underlying causative disease. Herein, we present an 83-year-old male with an extremely altered blood gas analysis after a surgical procedure of his left hand due to a phlegmon and describe the successful treatment through intensive care.

Authors with CRIS profile

Thomas Strecker Lehrstuhl für Herzchirurgie Michaela Siegle Department of Anaesthesiology Frank Felix Bremer Medizinische Fakultät

How to cite

APA:

Strecker, T., Siegle, M., & Bremer, F.F. (2024). Acute extreme hypocapnia and diabetic coma in an elderly patient after surgery: A case report. SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 12. https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X241282761

MLA:

Strecker, Thomas, Michaela Siegle, and Frank Felix Bremer. "Acute extreme hypocapnia and diabetic coma in an elderly patient after surgery: A case report." SAGE Open Medical Case Reports 12 (2024).

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