Endocrine+&+Hematologic+Emergencies

__Endocrine & Hematologic Emergencies__
 * __Hematology-__** study and prevention of blood related diseases


 * __endocrine-__** glands that secrete hormones


 * __diabetes-__** where the body produces little or too much insulin


 * __Diabetic coma-__** state of unconsciousness due to too much glucose or too little


 * __contraindication-__** inability of swallow while unconscious


 * __glucagon-__** use to raise low blood sugar (often found in a gel or paste)


 * __thrombosis-__** development of a blood clot in blood vessels

- **Diabetes** -affects 7% of the population - affects how body converts sugar into energy -signs -Type 1 - Type 2 - Glucagon is given to a patient having seizures who has hypoglycemia
 * hyperglycemia- too much sugar in the blood
 * hypoglycemia- not enough sugar in the blood
 * Need daily injections of insulin
 * mostly found in children at an early age
 * most common form of diabetes
 * mainly found in adults
 * occurs when there are high levels of glucose in the blood

-**Sickle Cell Disease** -Affects the shape of red blood cells - may cause hypoxia (part of the body is deprived of oxygen) - increases the risk of heart attack and stroke - most commonly found in African Americans - Complications -cerebral vascular attack (stroke - jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) - avascular nercrosis (deterioration of bones) - splenic infections - leg ulcers - chronic pain - pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure)