Premergency First Aid, CPR and AED Manual

6 Medical Emergencies

Hypoglycemia versus Hyperglycemia Signs and Symptoms

Hypoglycemia Low Blood Sugar

Hyperglycemia High Blood Sugar

Signs and Symptoms

Onset

Rapid (minutes to hours)

Slow onset (hours to days)

Altered Mental State • Confusion • Irritability • Aggressiveness • Unconscious

Altered Mental State Sleepy, eventually becoming unconscious

Level of consciousness

Breathing

Rapid, shallow

Slow, deep

Pulse

Strong, rapid

Weak, rapid

Skin

Pale, sweaty, cool Difficulty speaking, headache, seizure Less than <4-7 mmol

Flushed, warm, dry

Thirst, nausea, vomiting, frequent urination, Acetone breath smell

Other

Blood Glucose

Greater than >7 mmol

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