Insulin infusion device complications: Difference between revisions
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Complications: | Complications: | ||
*[[Hyperglycemia]] | |||
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*[[DKA]] | |||
*Local Infection<ref>Richardson T, Kerr D. Skin-Related Complications of Insulin Therapy: Epidemiology and Emerging Management Strategies. Am J Clin Dermatol, 2003; 4 (10): 661-667</ref> | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 12:30, 20 July 2015
Background
- External pump visible on the abdomen with subcutaneous catheter placed under a dressing nearby
- Insulin pumps are easily removed by pulling the catheter out from under the dressing removing it from the subcutaneous insertion site
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Complications:
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypoglycemia
- DKA
- Local Infection[1]
Diagnosis
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Richardson T, Kerr D. Skin-Related Complications of Insulin Therapy: Epidemiology and Emerging Management Strategies. Am J Clin Dermatol, 2003; 4 (10): 661-667