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