cervical cancer

definition

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs
in the cells of the cervix ? the lower part of the
uterus that connects to the vagina.

clinical manifestations

caused by metabolic acidosis

abdominal pain

nausea / vomiting

laboured breathing

dyspnea

rapid / deep breathing

caused by dehydration

weakness

lethargy

dry / loose skin

sunken eye sockets

caused by hyperosmolarity (fluid and electrolyte imbalance

polyuria

polydipsia

Subtopic

Managment

Emergency managment

History

O2 administration

Fluid replacement

Potassium replacement

Regular insulin IV

Etiology

Diabetes mellitus

DKA occurs when fats are metabolized instead of insulin

characterized by

hyperglycemia

ketonuria

acidosis

dehydration

Diagnostic study / Lab finding

Blood study

hyper glycemia - CBC - positive serum ketones

Arterial blood gases

urine analysis