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Diabetes Mellitus with Hyperosmolar Coma Learning Center

Complications could include:
Acute circulatory collapse (shock) Blood clot formation; Brain swelling (cerebral edema) Increased blood acid levels (lactic acidosis)
Source:ADAM
Date:October 6, 2008
Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires immediate medical treatment and can get worse very rapidly.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 19, 2008
Shock is a medical emergency in which the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood. This deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen (carried in the blood) and allows the buildup of waste products. Shock can result ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Shock occurs when the body's organs and tissues do not receive an adequate flow of blood . Inadequate blood flow deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen and allows the buildup of waste products. Shock is a medical emergency and can result in ser...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Lactic acidosis is when lactic acid builds ups in the blood stream faster than it can be removed. Lactic acid is produced when oxygen levels in the body drop.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 16, 2008
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