Endocrine
A metabolic disorder in which the ability to metabolize carbohydrates (sugars) is impaired, usually because of a lack of insulin
diabetes mellitus
Heart attack; death of heart muscle following obstruction of blood flow to it. Acute in this context means "new" or "happening right now."
acute myocardial infarction (AMI)
disease of the upper respiratory system that may cause partial airway obstruction and is characterized by a barking cough; usually seen in children.
croup
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
allergen
A change in the way a person thinks and behaves that may signal disease in the central nervous system or elsewhere in the body.
altered mental status (AMS)
One of the basic sugars; it is the primary fuel, along with oxygen, for cellular metabolism.
glucose
Slow heart rate, less than 60 beats/min.
bradycardia
Difficulty breathing.
dyspnea
An extreme, possibly life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure.
anaphylaxis
A persistent mood of sadness, despair, and discouragement; may be a symptom of many different mental and physical disorders, or it may be a disorder on its own.
depression
The type of diabetic disease that usually starts in childhood and requires insulin for proper treatment and control.
type 1 diabetes
A lack of oxygen that deprives tissues of necessary nutrients.
ischemia
An infectious disease in which the epiglottis becomes inflamed and enlarged and may cause upper airway obstruction.
epiglottitis
A harsh, high-pitched, crowing inspiratory sound, such as the sound often heard in acute laryngeal (upper airway) obstruction.
strider
a state of painful uneasiness about impending problems characterized by agitation and restlessness
anxiety
A form of acidosis in uncontrolled diabetes in which certain acids accumulate when insulin is not available.
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
A disorder in which cholesterol and calcium build up inside the walls of blood vessels, eventually leading to partial or complete blockage of blood flow.
atherosclerosis
A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood vessels of the lung, causing obstruction of blood flow.
pulmonary embolism
Substance released by the immune system in allergic reactions that are responsible for many of the symptoms of anaphylaxis.
histamines
a psychiatric condition, also known as manic-depressive disorder, characterized by wide swings between periods of depression and periods of elation and manic behavior
bi-polar disorder
Deep, rapid breathing; usually the result of an accumulation of certain acids when insulin is not available in the body
Kussmaul respirations
A disorder in which the heart loses part of its ability to effectively pump blood, usually as a result of damage to the heart muscle and usually resulting in a backup of fluid into the lungs.
congestive heart failure (CHF)
Sharp, stabbing pain in the chest that is worsened by a deep breath or other chest wall movement; often caused by inflammation or irritation of the pleura.
pleuritic chest pain
A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin resulting from an insect bite or allergic reaction.
wheal
A severe withdrawal syndrome seen in alcoholics who are deprived of ethyl alcohol; characterized by restlessness, fever, sweating, disorientation, agitation, and seizures; can be fatal if untreated.
delirium tremens (DTs)