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SOAP – Diabetes Mellitus—Type 1

Dec 31, 2019 admin 0

Diabetes Mellitus—Type 1  Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Due to autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells. B.Previously referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes or […]

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SOAP – Adrenal Insufficiency

Dec 31, 2019 admin 0

Adrenal Insufficiency  Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Insufficient production of glucocorticoids and/or mineralocorticoids and adrenal androgens as a result of primary adrenal failure or […]

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SOAP – Dyslipidemia

Dec 30, 2019 admin 0

Dyslipidemia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Hyperlipidemia: Elevation of total cholesterol (TC), phospholipids, or triglycerides (TG). B.Hyperlipidemia can be inherited or caused by secondary […]

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FPN – Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause

Oct 30, 2019 admin 0

Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause Aka: Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause, Hot Flashes, Hot Flushes, Flushing, Menopausal Diaphoresis II. Epidemiology Vasomotor symptoms occur in 85% of perimenopausal women Starts 1-2 years before Menopause […]

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis Related Cerebral Edema

Sep 16, 2019 admin 0

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Related Cerebral Edema Aka: Diabetic Ketoacidosis Related Cerebral Edema, DKA related Cerebral Edema II. Epidemiology Incidence: 0.5 to 1% of Diabetic Ketoacidosis patients III. Risk Factors Younger […]